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LOCAL STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR FURTHER EDUCATION BENDIGO Bank Community Bank Mansfield & District has provided three grants to support local students further their education.

Pleased to announce the news were branch manager Ryan Daykin with Hayley Cotterill (left) and Lucie Mitchell. Absent: Amy Camilleri. Full story next week’s Courier.

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Storm leaves shire in dark FFallen ll n tr trees bl block k rroads d and nd p power w r outages t g imp impactt b businesses in and nd rresidents id nt MANSFIELD Shire experienced the impact of a severe storm last week, leading to significant disruptions for the community.

Fierce winds accompanied the rain, thunder and lightning which caused trees to fall, blocking roads and resulting in prolonged power outages for residents and businesses.

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Mansfield SES Unit Controller, Roslyn Fauvel, said they received 19 requests for assistance during the 48 hour period following the storm.

“Those mostly involved

fallen trees and branches on powerlines,” said Ms Fauvel.

“The SES and the Bureau of Meteorology gave us a pre-emptive warning for a potential storm, so we knew our crew availability and were able to mobilise efficiently.

“We had a substantial number of crews deployed.”

Ms Fauvel said the

SES worked alongside various agencies, including Mansfield Shire Council, VicRoads, and DEECA, highlighting a collective effort.

“There were many trees across roads, limiting access,” she said.

“SES assisted the community in clearing pathways, especially for those unable to do so themselves.

“We also responded to an incident where a branch fell on a car.

“The extended power outages have posed challenges, and SES has loaned out some generators.”

Ms Fauvel added that the clean-up has become a real community effort.

“We’ve seen lots of people helping neighbours out

across the district, which is great to see,” she said.

“It’s also a good reminder for people to complete maintenance around their property, whether that’s cleaning the gutters or tying down loose items, any preparation that you can do to help lessen the impact on the day.”

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DISRUPTIVE: A towering gum tree came down on low and high voltage power lines in Elvins St. PHOTO: Shaun McMahon

AFTERMATH: SES worked alongside various agencies, including police and council, in a collective effort.

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One of the most visible impacts occurred near the tennis club on Elvins St, Mansfield, where a towering gum tree came down on low and high voltage power lines, blocking the road and restricting access to the area.

SES and police worked at the scene to ensure the safety of local residents and Mansfield Shire Council installed road closure signage and placed traffic controllers on site from the three approaches, while Ausnet scrambled to attend and assess the damage following reports of an estimated 300,000 homes losing power across the state.

The monstrous gum came down outside local resident Sally Singleton’s house.

Her property wasn’t damaged, but she had to be escorted in by authorities amid the live wires strewn across the road.

“The crews did a great job with the clean-up,” she said last Thursday, her property still without power at that time, almost 48 hours later.

Further down Elvins St, local resident and Steiner School Principal, Glenn Hood said the road remained blocked and left many in the

street without power for the best part of 24 hours.

“We also lost a shade tree in the school’s prep yard during the storm,” said Mr Hood.

“It was disappointing to lose such a significant tree as they take a long time to grow.”

Council’s Field Services team and a number of contractors were visible around the shire, working alongside SES, power authorities and government agencies in the clean-up.

Manager Field Services, Ari Croxford-Demasi, said a massive response was required by Ausnet to isolate and earth the site and once they declared the area safe, council contractors began and completed the clean-up on Wednesday afternoon.

“This kept our team busy, including crews working until 10pm on Tuesday night in the immediate aftermath of the storm,” he said.

“There were multiple trees in public areas that required removal as they were severely damaged and not safe to remain in place.

“These include the Liquid Amber tree in the Highett Street playground and a tree at the rear of the Youth Cen-

tre in Erril Street.”

Council also shared information on their social media, including posts from Ausnet and DEECA containing power outage information, and details of services available for residents still requiring assistance due to the extended power outages.

Some community members provided vociferous responses to the updates, citing the need for more leadership and a public relief centre.

“Seems residents and businesses are stepping up massively to assist each other, while council gives us crickets,” said Karen Joy West.

Tracey Mahoney said it was a poor response from council.

“It is not an expectation of council to repair or restore outages, however, it is a responsibility of council to provide support to the community and provide public information about support and services available,” she said.

Neighbouring Shires Murrindindi, Strathbogie, Baw Baw, and Wellington provided similar updates via their social media, some up to 24 hours earlier and some

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All of these shires, including Mansfield, offered their residents free disposal of household green waste (fallen branches and trees) and bulk food waste (one bin per customer).

Benalla Rural City Council and Rural City of Wangaratta provided no social media updates on the storm, however, the reported impact of the weather was less significant in these areas.

No neighbouring shires operated relief centres.

While power was seemingly restored to much of the Mansfield township and immediate surrounds within 24 hours, outlying communities in Goughs Bay, Macs Cove, and Jamieson were still without power 48 hours after the storm.

Andy Dolling, who runs the Jamieson General Store & Newsagency, lost power last Tuesday around 3pm.

She said the outage caused her business a huge loss and shell-shocked many of the locals.

“We did not have a generator,” she said.

“The community group next door brought in a small generator the following

morning, but we had lost everything by then.”

“I reckon we lost probably five to six thousand dollars (worth of stock).

“As a newsagent, I stayed open for the community,” Ms Dolling continued.

“The caravan park had a huge generator; they opened up showers to the community on Wednesday.

“Everything was complicated and hard; even getting a coffee was difficult.

“The worst thing was no water, as it’s pumped from the river, so we were bucketing water from the hall.

“It was particularly hard on the oldies; they all went into the hall, sat in there together.”

Ms Dolling said power was restored at 4:30 Thursday afternoon and they were able to increase their trading capacity.

“Not with a full menu, but we had coffee and were making cakes,” she said.

“Council was really good, letting us throw food out for free.

“They made contact with us early on Wednesday, asking if everyone was alright and if there was anything they could do to help.

“And the SES was quick to

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respond; a tree went down on a lady’s house nearby and they were there in twenty minutes.”

“The SES also put generators in for all the older residents so they could have showers.”

Mayor Cr Steve Rabie reiterated council’s support for residents, noting free waste disposal, access to showers at the swimming pool, and the transport of generators to outlying communities.

“Events such as this generate a tremendous amount of debris,” he said.

“Having said that, council did not receive many requests for assistance to our customer service team and would like to acknowledge the fantastic work done by SES and CFAS volunteers and many other individual community members who pitched in to help out others where needed.”

“Council continues to monitor trees in public areas across the shire with a number identified recently as potentially being a risk.

“Those posing any risk to the community have been removed but this week’s event is an extreme weather event which can compromise otherwise healthy trees.”

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By SHAUN MCMAHON and BRODIE EVERIST

A SHORT STAY SHIRE?: Airbnb Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand Susan Wheeldon said short-term rentals are not the root cause of the housing crisis.

PHOTO: Airbnb ings utilised as non-hosted STRA (i.e. over 10 per cent), housing affordability varies substantially, indicating that STRA has no consistent impact on housing affordability,” the report says.

The Urbis report used data supplied by Airbnb for listings between January 2016 to December 2022.

Airbnb Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand Susan Wheeldon said short-term rentals are not the root cause of the housing crisis.

“We want to continue to work with governments and communities to implement statewide rules as the most sensible way to regulate short-term rentals through initiatives, like property registration schemes, so a sustainable approach can be adopted that benefits both communities and industry.”

In September last year, the state government announced that from 2025 they will levy a 7.5 per cent tax on short-term accommodation platforms such as Airbnb and Stayz - which Airbnb said at the time was “too high” and would “slug travellers’ hip pockets when

they can least afford it.”

The predicted $70 million annual tax revenue will reportedly go towards social and affordable housing, with 25 per cent going to regional Victoria.

Mansfield Shire Council had some concerns with the state government’s proposed 7.5 per cent levy on short-stay accommodation.

“There is a risk that the levy will be handed over to the customer with price increases, which might reduce length of stay and impact on local businesses,” said GM Infrastructure and Planning, Melissa Crane.

“Mansfield Shire does rely on its visitor economy to support many of our local businesses.”

In response to the reported lack of affordable housing in the district, Council hosted a key worker housing workshop with developers and businesses at the end of last year, saying that currently over 300 employees are provided accommodation through their employers and all businesses council consulted with reported the lack of staff is hindering operations and growth.

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A NEW report shows between five and ten per cent of properties in Mansfield Shire are on Airbnb, with around 1.6 per cent of Victoria’s total dwellings listed on the short-term accommodation platform.

The figures have been detailed in a peer-reviewed report by consulting firm Urbis, who were engaged by Airbnb to examine the relationship between short-term rental accommodation (STRA) and housing affordability.

Mansfield Shire ranks behind holiday hot-spots the Alpine, Hepburn and Surf Coast local government areas all having over 10 per cent of dwellings listed as nonhosted STRA on Airbnb.

‘Non-hosted’ refers to dwellings where the accommodation host does not reside on the premises during the provision of accommodation.

As noted in the report, a hosted STRA property “still functions as a long-term residential dwelling and therefore does not directly impact the supply and availability of longterm accommodation.”

Key findings from the report include “a weak relationship” between the number of non-hosted dwellings listed on Airbnb and changes in rent prices, and a similar “weak relationship” between the proportion of non-hosted dwellings on the platform and the proportion of households in rental stress.

“Even within locations with a relatively high proportion of dwell-

pressions of interest for the Regional Accommodation Funding that was announced at the December workshop by Matt Nelson from Regional Development Victoria.

“Several of these projects were generated from the workshop sessions and the networking that took place at the event,” she said.

“Since the first workshop, there has been much enquiry and interest about the second key worker Housing Workshop scheduled for 27 March.”

Council confirmed its position on regulating short-stay accommodation, reiterating that any changes in regulations would require community consultation, and that a planned local laws review this year could potentially incorporate this.

Speaking on Amendment VC253 to the State Planning Scheme in December last year, which allows ‘Small Second Dwellings’ in many zones across the shire without a planning permit, Ms Crane said areas with specific overlays, such as bushfire-prone areas or locations lacking reticulated sewer, may still require a planning permit.

“Council’s planning team have already approved one permit for a Small Second Dwelling – overlays meant that it required a planning permit,” she said.

“Additionally, two applications are currently under assessment.

“Council is also taking 1-2 phone inquiries a week about Small Second Dwellings, previously known as Dependent Persons Units, that planners can now advise can fall under the Small Second Dwelling provisions.”

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By EMMA OLIVER BRENDA Sonnberg remembers when the Mansfield Swimming Pool first opened.

She was about seven and there had been extensive community-led fundraising and consultation in the build-up, with the pool opening on November 29, 1958 to a significant degree of fanfare.

“At the time the majority of work in the shire had to do with the sawmills,” said Ms Sonnberg.

“Back then there was not a lot of money to spare – we were all working class kids – but we could all use the pool and learn how to swim.”

Such was the emphasis on the importance of learning to swim that three years before the pool had even opened – just as construction began on the Minerva Street location - a swimming club was formed.

Its mission statement was “that every child in Mansfield will be able to swim and swim well”.

Brenda believes this vision has been lost with the outsourcing of the community-owned asset.

“It’s a private business, and of course it needs to be run as such,” she said.

“However I fundamentally believe that profit shouldn’t be at the expense of local children’s access to vital swimming and water safety education.

“Lack of swimming skills and water safety knowledge are both major risk factors in drowning.

BACK IN THE DAY: The Mansfield Swimming Pool was built as a result of community fundraising.

PHOTO: Mansfield Historical Society “Yet cost has become a barrier to participation, operating hours have been reduced and our pool – which was built for the community by the community – is not accessible to everyone.

“Why should a child miss out on learning to swim because their parent doesn’t have the money to pay for it?

“When I was growing up there would have been a nominal fee, but we all spent our summers at the pool, going in and out half a dozen times a day, and we all learnt to swim.”

Ms Sonnberg cites the example of neighbouring shires who offer free access to all public pools for ratepayers.

Strathbogie Shire have four pools: Avenel,

Violet Town, Euroa and Nagambie.

Administrator Peter Stephenson from the Strathbogie Shire Council confirmed the shire’s four seasonal outdoor pools are also outsourced and currently operated

by Belgravia Leisure, under a contract which was procured following a competitive tender process in 2021.

“Residents of Strathbogie Shire have free access to these pools throughout the pool season which runs each year from 1 December through to Labour Day,” Mr Stephenson said.

“Each pool’s operating hours vary slightly, with hours determined at the start of the season following consultation with Friends of the Pools

Groups associated with each of the sites.

“Friends of the Pools groups then work with council and Belgravia Leisure all year round to support the delivery of a successful season, recruit staff, plan events, inform future works and operations.”

Murrindindi Shire also own four pools in Yea, Alexandra, Marysville and Eildon, however council has retained the operation of these pools.

Director of community and development Andrew Paxton from Murrindindi Shire Council confirmed that the pool season runs for approximately 15 weeks from mid-November to mid-March.

“Since the 2020/2021 pool season, council has provided free entry to all

four pools for locals and for visitors,” Mr Paxton said.

“We made this decision to foster an inclusive and accessible environment, where cost wasn’t a barrier to entry, and to increase participation, further supporting the health and wellbeing of our community.”

The results suggest the initiative is working with Murrindindi Shire recording almost double the number of visits to aquatic facilities per head of municipal population in comparison to Mansfield Shire during the 2022/2023 financial year, per the Know Your Council comparison dashboard on www.vic.gov.au.

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“We’ve received positive feedback from our community on free pool entry, and our visitation numbers have increased considerably, from 20,177 visitors in the 2017/2018 season to 25,181 in the 2022/2023 season,” said Mr Paxton.

“Council reviews its aquatic services annually and explores ways to improve our community’s experience, while also balancing the costs of providing these important services.”

Ms Sonnberg believes council should consider a similar initiative locally.

“If Murrindindi Shire can manage four pools, why can’t Mansfield Shire even handle one?” Ms Sonnberg said.

“It should never have been privatised out, because surely council realises once its privatised the bottom line will always be profit.”

However management of pools remains a balancing act between viability and liability for many councils.

Whether entry is free or not, visitation is still heavily subsidised, with the direct cost to council per visit far exceeding any income received or generated, through gate entry or leasing out the venue.

In the 2022/2023 financial year, it cost Mansfield Shire $21.40, Murrindindi Shire $21.91 and the Strathbogie Shire $37.21 per visit to provide an aquatic facility.

Running an aquatic facility is an expensive undertaking, and as a result all pools across the three shires have reduced hours to combat escalating costs, with outsourcing the preferred option to manage these facilities.

“Between 2003 and 2018, the management of the lo-

COMMUNITY fundraising to build a swimming pool began in earnest in 1944, with a dance organised to generate funds.

In 1946, Fay Taylor won the Most Popular Girl Competition raising £1500 towards the campaign, with £2236 raised overall.

It was 1953 that the site was chosen for the swimming pool with a portion of Minerva Street set aside.

And in 1958 - being a timber town - the honour of opening the pool appropriately fell on the Minister for Forests, a Mr M. Porter.

Prior to the pool, the community would frequent Fords Creek near Rowe Street and swim there.

cal pool was outsourced to the YMCA,” said Mansfield Shire Council CEO, Kirsten Alexander.

“Following this, in 2018 council assumed operating and managing the pool internally after unsuccessfully calling for tenders when the previous contract with the YMCA concluded.

“The pool operations were managed for three seasons with staff engaged via a contract with Momentum One Shared Services Pty Ltd.” Before council again sought public tenders for the operation of the pool.

A three year contract was then awarded to Belgravia Leisure following the publicly advertised tender process in 2021.

Belgravia Leisure has specialist experience in the management of pool facilities holding numerous local government contracts across the state and country, overseeing not just our local aquatic facility and pools in the Strathbogie Shire, but also both the Indigo and the Alpine Shire.

“Key issues considered by council in determining

whether to continue outsourcing the pool management included the relative risk, costs and benefits to ratepayers from outsourcing the pool operations and management versus selfmanagement of the facility,” said Ms Alexander.

“Council did not have in-house staff experienced in pool operations and management and would have needed to hire appropriate supervisory staff to suitably manage the facility on a day-to-day basis.

“Thorough analysis of the pool management was undertaken as part of the 2021 tender process which found that the cost to continue outsourcing management of the facility is substantially less than a self-managed arrangement and having a skilled provider enables council to provide a better experience for pool users.

“As part of the contract with Belgravia, year-round maintenance of the facility (including grounds and repairs of a non-capital nature) are also met by the contractor.”

With recreational and

membership attendance nine per cent higher that last season, with 2023-2024 figures being 6168 compared to 5648 for the same period last year, council confirmed that they were happy with the current situation.

“Council is very pleased with attendance rates which are tracking above those for the 2022/2023 season,” said Ms Alexander.

Ms Alexander also addressed concerns regarding entrance and membership fees.

“After carrying out comparisons with neighbouring shires in relation to charges, Mansfield’s rates are matched with Benalla for the past two seasons,” she said.

“Alpine Shire Council’s Mt Beauty outdoor pool also has similar rates to Mansfield and free entry is only provided to the river pools on the Ovens river.”

President of the Mansfield Swim Club Gemma Ferguson said that the Mansfield Swim Club has been operating from the Mansfield pool for many years and as a result has experienced different manage-

ment models over this period, including Mansfield Shire.

Ms Ferguson believes that outsourcing works best when the management team is a local one.

“This pool season we are incredibly happy and confident with the local management team - Claire Yates and her staff,” she said.

“One of the advantages of having the pool locally managed, is that connection and knowledge of our community.

“Being able to liaise directly with Claire and her team has proved to be both a smooth and a successful process for our club.”

Ms Ferguson did however voice her concern regarding operating hours.

“The Mansfield Swim Club would hate to see a reduction in pool opening hours as a result of any changes,” she said.

Mansfield Shire Council CEO, Kirsten Alexander confirmed that optimum hours of operation were determined via community engagement, shortly after Belgravia Leisure was awarded the tender.

“The feedback received

suggested that a broader spread of hours for public access focused on the mornings and evenings, with a closed period to the public in the middle of the day, would provide greater access for many users,” Ms Alexander said.

“Entry has been provided free to the community managed pools across neighbouring Murrindindi for the past three seasons but operating hours are considerably less.”

Feedback obtained by Belgravia has shown that the majority of pool users are happy with the new hours at our local facility.

“Belgravia continue to consult with our community at the end of each season via a survey to determine if the service is meeting community needs and expectations,” said Ms Alexander.

“This survey is currently open to receive feedback on potential improvements and we encourage feedback which can be submitted online.”

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Congrats to council on Jamieson-Licola Road works I WOULD like to congratulate the Mansfield Shire for the work they have done on the JamiesonLicola Road.

This important thoroughfare from the North East to Gippsland travels through some very spectacular alpine landscapes, the road rising to an altitude of 1500m as it crosses over Mt Skene.

The road is maintained both Mansfield Shire Council and Wellington Shire Council on the Gippsland side.

Wellington Shire Council have kept their section of the road in good shape, despite extensive damage from the 2021 earthquake.

For years Mansfield Shire Council has allowed their section to languish is a state of disrepair.

The section from the Wrens Flat turn off to the Wellington Shire boundary had been allowed through neglect to become scoured and washed away.

Irate travellers would regularly arrive in Jamieson with horror stories of a terrifying drive on a four wheel drive track marked on maps as a main road.

It is heartening to see Mansfield Shire councillors and executives recognising the importance of tourism to our economy, and the importance of maintaining important infrastructure.

Thank you.

Andrew Dwyer, Jamieson

NEW COMMITTEE: Mansfield RSL members recently elected a new committee and office bearers.

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Ban duck hunting CRUEL hunting of our ducks should be banned now.

This is not a sport.

What hope do the ducks have?

They are blasted out and some left to die in agony.

How could we let this happen, all for the almighty dollar.

Lorraine Marshall, Benalla

Phone coverage not my problem CALLS to improve phone coverage in Doon (Mansfield

Courier 31 January, 2024) are one sided.

Why should the taxpayer pay to give a select group improved coverage?

We sold Telecom and it (now Telstra), OPTUS and other carriers are privatised.

If the business cases added up the carrier would do it.

It is not up to me to pay for coverage for people who choose to live in a beautiful part of the country but away from the epicentre of communications.

If you want 100 per cent telecommunications in your chosen location then buy a satellite phone, but don’t expect me to pay for it.

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EV charger on Early St opening in March

By SHAUN McMAHON AN electric vehicle (EV) charger in the Foodworks carpark on Early St, Mansfield, is set to open on Friday March 8, 2024.

Evie Networks, who have signed a 10 year lease for the site with Mansfield Shire Council, confirmed the delay in construction and opening from the original aim of around September last year was influenced by the need to seek approval from the responsible power authority, particularly in relation to the power supply capacity and connectivity required for the project.

The charger comes at no cost to ratepayers and Evie said that users will be charged 45 cents per kilowatt hour for power consumed.

Council’s general manager for infrastructure and planning, Melissa Crane, said that council has been working with Evie Networks to implement the new EV charging station.

“This project aligns with Council’s adopted Environment Strategy and was grant funded with support from the Victorian Government,” said Ms Crane.

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DELAYED BUT ON THE WAY: The EV charger in the Foodworks carpark on Early St, Mansfield, is set to open on Friday March 8, 2024.

PHOTO: Trinity Knight “Suitable locations for the installation of the EV charging station were explored prior to selection of the location at Foodworks which provides good access to the CBD and was suitable for connection to the Ausnet power network.”

Evie, who said their network is powered by 100 per cent renewable energy, ad-

vised that EV chargers can bring several benefits, including reducing emissions, attracting visitors, and promoting sustainable practices.

New installations of EV chargers across the shire have generally been met with positivity from the community.

Media reports indicate the installation of EV chargers

across the country doubled last year and is set to do so again this year.

This follows reports that the federal and state government were planning to enforce new standards for electric vehicle chargers to ensure greater reliability, requiring them to operate at least 98 per cent of the time.

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No shortage of things to do over recent months in mayoral term IT’S been a particularly busy time for me since taking over the mayoral role in November.

All areas across the shire have enjoyed high visitation over the holiday period which is great for our businesses.

The unseasonal rain we experienced has been both a blessing and a curse during this time.

I’ve taken many compliments about the presentation of our central township and the parks, gardens and reserves generally across the whole shire which have been enjoyed by our residents and visitors.

This is a real credit to our very hard-working team.

The rain and wind have also presented challenges for our Capital Works team whose quick clean up response to a number of storms has ensured the safety of our community.

We continue to assess the damage sustained by our trees and address any issues identified along with our roads which have taken a battering.

A part of the Mayoral role that I particularly enjoy is meeting with members of our community.

In December, I met with 102-year-old, farmer and lifelong Mansfield resident, Ormy Hall.

It was a pleasure to spend time with him as he shared some of his recollections of our shire’s history.

This month, I also offered my congratulations to another longterm resident, Norma Friday who has recently turned 90.

Last month I hosted a morning

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tea to celebrate the success of the recent $75k funding allocation through the Outlying Community Infrastructure Fund.

Community representatives from seven outlying communities including Ancona, Matlock, Howqua Inlet, Goughs Bay, Peppin Point, Woods Point and Merrijig received funding to progress projects that they had identified as being important to them.

This initiative will once again be included in the 2024-25 Budget with applications opening later in the year.

Five AED defibrillators with a value of over $2k each (funded through the Resilience Benchmarking Project) were also presented to community groups which will be installed at rural locations across the shire.

This turned out to be a great networking event for our community group representatives to get together and discuss issues of mutual interest or concern.

As a council, we were pleased to again provide an opportunity for our community to come together to celebrate Australia Day at the annual celebrations held at the Botanic Park.

Our event strives to ensure every aspect of our day is welcoming, inclusive, and representative of our shared heritage.

We also take this opportunity

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to acknowledge our own community leaders and high achievers through the announcement of our citizen award winners.

I was delighted with the very high calibre of nominations received this year and congratulate all nominees, and in particular the winners in each category being: Citizen of the Year – Cathy Raeburn Senior Citizen of the Year – Karen Pirie Young Citizen of the Year – Amelia Walker Community Event of the Year – Mad Potters, Pottery Festival Community Group or Organisation – Delatite Drivers Car Club On Australia Day I also accepted the invitation to attend the Jamieson event, which was organised by the Jamieson community, and due to the rain forecast the event was held in the Jamieson Community Hall.

I particularly enjoyed listening to another of our local legends and previous Senior Citizen of the Year, Val Kirley, as she recited her poetry in true Aussie style.

Finally, our early budget consultation has now concluded.

I’d like to thank those who submitted their ideas about what they would like to see included.

We will now begin work on developing the draft budget which will be released for public consultation in late April.

This will provide another opportunity for you, our community, to provide further feedback on council’s proposals.

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During the works, this section of the Rail Trail will remain open, however there will be deviations in place to guide the public safely. There will be no deviations after work hours and on weekends.

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Roadworks on Dead Horse Lane set to conclude soon

By SHAUN McMAHON CONSTRUCTION of the next stage of the Heavy Vehicle Bypass is currently underway on Dead Horse Lane.

The road has remained open for one-way travel in an easterly direction since works resumed last month, with access to businesses along Dead Horse Lane requiring entry from the Midland Highway.

The upgrade to the deteriorating surface has been welcomed by local residents and businesses, despite some reporting disruptions to their operations.

In mid-January Mansfield Shire Council advised that traffic management would be in place for the duration of works, which would take approximately four weeks.

Council’s Manager Operations and Capital Works, Nick Maple, said that works were nearing completion and expected to be finished by the end of February.

“Through our consultation with local businesses, council has been made aware of some businesses that have been affected since commencement of the works and has worked with

Section of Withers Lane to be sealed as part of new industrial subdivision

NEARLY FINISHED: Council said that Dead Horse Lane road works were nearing completion.

PHOTOS: Shaun McMahon them to create solutions in relation to both the construction and traffic operation of the site to minimise the impact on their business operations, where possible,” he said.

Mr Maple added that a walkthrough of businesses along Dead Horse Lane was completed by council officers on 26 October 2023 with

a subsequent written notification provided.

“Businesses were provided with contact details of the contractor and also a council officer if they had any queries.”

Mr Maple explained that these early works, completed before Christmas, included survey, set out and commencement of storm

water drainage work and it was explained to operators that the initial works would have minimal impact on business.

Upon announcement of works commencing, local residents took to social media to ask why the last section of Withers Lane/Deadhorse Lane was yet to be sealed.

FOR THE FUTURE: Council said the last section of Withers Lane will be sealed to coincide with the development of the new Woodlands Business Park.

Council advised, “Two new roads from the subdivision planned on the corner of Midland Highway will exit onto this section of Dead Horse Lane.”

“For this reason, the sealing of this section of road has been delayed.

“This avoids council spending ratepayers’ money on a road that will

need to be re-worked when the new intersections are formed.”

Signage was erected recently for the future ‘Woodlands Business Park’ at the corner of Withers Lane and the Midland Highway, noting industrial and commercial land with block sizes ranging from 1600M to 4000M.

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Hall becomes hub during Jamieson outage

By CARMEL DIXON JAMIESON residents awoke to another day of power outage, internet outage and mobile and landline phone outage on Thursday February 15.

The town was subjected to a massive storm that damaged property on Tuesday afternoon Feb 13, high winds heavy rain and hail followed by intermittent sunshine.

Ann-Marie Vague coordinated the power usage at the Jamieson Memorial Hall, enabling the community access to use the solar power.

The Hall was open 24 hours for residents and visitors to recharge their devices, boil a kettle and fill a Thermos.

When the power outage continued, many local residents cooked a meal in the hall kitchen, some residents popped into the hall for a chat or to work on their computers.

The hall became a social hub for visitors and residents to hear what was happening.

The Jamieson community group President Chris

Badrock came into the township with his weife Rosemary to catchup with residents who were alone; together they spoke with many homeowners and discussed their immediate needs.

Chis immediately called CFA members who were available and a supply of generators were provided.

Jamieson Police Senior Constable George Crawford accompanied visiting SES members with the installation of much needed generators.

District Nurse Jane Dwyer called on almost every home to see if the residents were in need of anything, the visit lifting the spirits of the town.

Local Service station operators Loren and Colin were able to obtain a generator to operate their petrol pumps, so the town was supplied with fuel for travellers and for filling generators.

The Jamieson Caravan Park operator Tom Benett, opened the park facilities for people who needed showers and flushing toilets.

Andy Dolling at her Jamieson General Store ran her business with the solar

generator from the Hall, so residents and visitors were comfortable and enjoyed the food and social aspect of this special location.

The Courthouse Hotel was able to run with the Kerr family Darren, Stacey, Matilda and Lily catering to the client’s needs, with a very efficient generator.

The generosity of the community in times of difficulty is outstanding, including from the Jamieson Post master Wayne Rotherham who promptly delivered medical packages to residents.

The Hall Solar WIFI Stand with solar batteries, EV charging stations, the completion of the Solar Faze is almost here.

The 2019 Black Friday Bush Fire Recovery Grant and the Jamieson Community Energy Node Project provided the amazing service in Jamieson.

The service is almost completed and the official opening is March 15 at 11am, with local federal member for Indi Dr Helen Haines guest of honour.

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HELPING HAND: Local resident and Jamieson CFA captain Grant McRostie, tending to a large fallen tree at the family Emerald Park property on Licola Road in Jamieson.

WARM WELCOME: AnnMaree Vague, project manager at the Jamieson Memorial Hall, welcomed residents and visitors.

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Social enterprise MY Kaleidoscope adds more colour to local art scene

By LYNN ELDER A NEW social enterprise called MY Kaleidoscope, launched last Thursday night, has been set up to benefit local artists who attend the Mansfield Yooralla Community to create an outlet for their creativity and an income stream from selling their artworks.

Representatives from Yooralla and the Mansfield community gathered at the Delatite Hotel with the local artists for the launch and exhibition of several of their artworks and greeting cards, which were on sale.

The chair, Colleen Reynolds, welcomed the Mansfield Shire Mayor, Cr Steve Rabie, and the CEO, Kirsten Alexander, as well as the executive Yooralla team from Melbourne.

Ms Reynolds said, “For those who are unfamiliar with Yooralla: it is one of the largest disability support providers in Victoria, and we have a local hub in Mansfield located in Early St.” She said before Yooralla operated the local service, it was known as Central Access and had been providing services and support to the Mansfield Shire for over 20 years.

“Since its inception in Mansfield the program has undertaken art programs to assist with self-expression and to provide a creative outlet,” said Ms Reynolds.

Clients receive quality tuition, which enables them to gain skills and confidence across printing, textiles, photography, painting, drawing, and sculpture, which is evident by the works on display.

The artists also exhibit regularly at the Mansfield Rotary art show, postcards, Mansfield agricultural show, local galleries and retail outlets.

The Hub participates in the annual Mansfield Open Studio Trail (MOST) with a combined open day.

“Many awards and commendations have been won, numerous pieces purchased for private collections and one of our artists’ works hangs in the National Gallery of Victoria,” Ms Reynolds said.

She described the works as “a true- self-expression, unique ways of looking at the world, of our artists of all abilities – they are raw, honest, colourful, sometimes detailed, sometimes more exuberant.”

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ARTY: Luke Godden proudly shows off his artwork to Colleen Reynolds at last week’s launch.

PHOTO: Lynn Elder staff members Suzanne Green and Jenni Cherry, with several parents, decided to embark on a project that would not only provide an opportunity for people to be exposed to the work but also provide direct value to the clients and the artists.

This led to a committee with four core members, Dawn Bray, Suzanne, Jeni, and Colleen, who were involved in setting up the business and the governance over several months for the new enterprise called MY Kaleidoscope.

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Ms Bray (also the mother of one of the artists) spoke about the purposes of the new entity, which include the development of employment skills and increased social and communication skills gained by the artists through art.

She said, “fifty per cent of the income received from sales will be reinvested into the social enterprise; the other fifty per cent will be

PICTURE PERFECT: Artist Thomas Huber happy with a sale of his artwork to Kathleen Croughan.

PHOTO: Lynn Elder paid to the artists.”

Cards and artwork are currently available from the Mansfield Yooralla Community Hub, the visitors’ centre, and Arts Mansfield Arts Collective Studios, inviting new stockists to come on board.

MY Kaleidoscope members will also have a stand at the Mansfield Farmers Market on February 24.

Anyone interested in being a friend or supporter of the new enterprise is urged to contact the Hub with their details.

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Collectors guild to host upcoming militaria expo

By LYNN ELDER A PASSION for collecting has led Carl Webster on a search for other items that have a Civil War connection and the upcoming annual Shepparton Militaria and Collectables Expo 2024, next month is the ideal place for anyone with an interest in military history and related objects from across the world.

Hosted by the Northern Victorian Arms Collectors Guild Inc. (NVACG), of which Carl is the secretary, the event has been running for over 20 years.

It attracts specialised antique dealers and collectors yearly.

According to Carl, the expo, which will be held on March 2 and 3, will feature nine exhibitors and 230 tables displaying items ranging from tiny collectables to much bigger items, some dating back to the 1700s.

“Items include service medals, bank notes, coins, buttons, artwork, ammo, swords and bayonets”, said Carl.

The military offerings will also include clothing and related collections from various wars, including the Civil,

Boer, World Wars One and Two, and Korean conflicts.

He added, “Exhibitors have a lot of expertise and experience in collecting these items and selling them.”

His family’s war service piqued Carl’s interest in collecting and learning about military history.

“Dad served in Vietnam, a great uncle in the 9th Battalion, 3rd brigade at Gallipoli on the beach on ANZAC Day and a grandfather in the RAF,” he said.

His focus turned to the American Civil War with the purchase of several important historical pieces several years ago, particularly a “Leave of Absence” handwritten on August 10 1864, for Colonel Henry Madill of the 141st Pennsylvania Volunteers who fought with the Union Army.

The significance of this document is that it was signed by Major John Hancock, later Colonel, who was the brother of General Winfield Scott Hancock.

Carl said, “It was not an expensive purchase (on US eBay), but it is a good example of how a small item can be connected to more influential people and larger events. “

HIGHLY DESIRABLE: Civil War coat button with the seal of Virginia.

“Without collectors, these items would disappear; we SAVING HISTORY: Carl Webster is passionate about military history especially the Civil War really are the custodians of including the signed Leave of Absence. our history,” he said.

The expo is family-friendly, and catering will offer affordable options.

A female singer performing various wartime songs will add to the weekend’s atmosphere.

Entry to the expo at the McIntosh Centre at the Shepparton Showgrounds is $10 per adult and free for children under 16.

Entry is free for those who turn up wearing a military or defence force uniform.

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Vaping, tobacco reform on agenda VICTORIAN vaping and tobacco controls are set to be reviewed by a parliamentary inquiry which is seeking input from the public.

The announcement made last week by state parliament follows the raid on a local Tobacco Station store in Mansfield, where police said they seized quantities of loose tobacco, imported cigarettes, and vaping material, following reports from the public and Crime Stoppers.

The statement released by parliament last week said the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee is evaluating the effectiveness of efforts to prevent and reduce the harm of tobacco use and vaping.

“Unlike other Australian jurisdictions, Victoria doesn’t have a licensing system for the sale of tobacco and e-cigarettes,” committee chair Sarah Connolly said.

“We’ll be looking at the

adequacy of State and Commonwealth legislation, as well as regulatory and administrative frameworks to see if more can be done to minimise harm.”

The inquiry is evaluating the associated financial, health, social and environmental effects of tobacco and e-cigarette use on the wider community.

It is also examining the causes and consequences of the illicit tobacco and ecigarette industry in Victoria and how it impacts the state’s justice system.

“Our committee will conduct public hearings so we can listen directly to the relevant authorities and experts,” Ms Connolly said.

“We’re also looking at holding a youth roundtable, similar to what we did for our 2023 inquiry into liquor and gambling.”

To make a submission and to find out more about the inquiry go to the committee’s website at www.parliament.vic.gov.au.

Police investigation continues

REFORMS TO COME: State vaping and tobacco controls are set to be reviewed by a parliamentary inquiry. Last week police raided a Tobacco Station store in Mansfield.

MANSFIELD police are investigating following a search warrant at a tobacco store in Mansfield on Thursday, 8 February.

Officers executed the warrant at a business on Chenery Street about 10.30am.

Police said investigators seized 1164 packets of illegal cigarettes, drug paraphernalia and more than $10,000 cash.

A 34-year-old Greenvale man is currently assisting police with their enquiries.

Anyone who has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Nothing trivial about Rotary fundraiser: $2000 donated

By LYNN ELDER PROVIDING meals for those doing it tough financially in our community was the focus of fundraising at the recent Mansfield Rotary Club trivia night held at the Delatite Hotel.

The event raised $2000 which was donated to Chop and Chat, a program that grew out of the Mansfield Respond Project last year which prepares soups and other meals once to twice a month.

Several volunteers from the Mansfield Anglican Parish come together to cook large batches of food in the church kitchen which is then donated to the Fishes and Loaves food pantry which operates out of the Mansfield Christian Fellowship Church.

According to a spokesperson for the pantry, it has given out more than 250 meals last month to community members who were struggling to put food on the table.

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CHOP AND CHAT: (From left) Michael O’Dea from the Mansfield food pantry and Rev Mel Clark from St John’s received a cheque for $2000 from Chris Edward from Rotary. PHOTO: Lynn Elder ise Skinner was extremely pleased with the sell-out event and said an enthusiastic group of people enjoyed the night.

“In all there were eight boxes of donated goods from our generous business community each one worth over $200,” Ms Skinner said.

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Other raffles were drawn with some happy winners on the night.

The winning table called the “Fridays” claimed the $300 prize generously donated by McGrath Real Estate, which they then donated back to Rotary.

“In all, a great night was enjoyed by all who attended and we look forward to holding similar ones in the fu-

ture,” Ms Skinner said.

The Rotary Club thanked the Delatite Hotel for the use of their rooms and the wonderful staff who worked tirelessly throughout the night.

Representatives from the Chop and Chat program and the food pantry attended last week’s Mansfield Rotary Club meeting where foundation director Chris Edward presented a cheque to Rev Melissa Clark from St John’s An-

GENESIS: Parishioners from St John’s Anglican Church were there to support a trivia night to raise funds for their meals program.

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Mr Edward said, “There was good support at the trivia night which 92 people attended and we are glad we could help in a small way”.

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An era ends for Stewarts Mansfield bus service

By LYNN ELDER

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ansfield’s Rodney (Rod) Stewart is adjusting to the sale of his fourth-generation family business, Stewarts bus company on February 1 to another operator, Fallons.

A reflective Rod said, “The business has been in the family a long time and it is hard to explain why I have made the choice to sell.”

But he cited “more hoops to jump through” these days with increased governance and risk assessment to manage, which had added to his workload in recent years.

Unlike himself, who started driving buses in 1992 after his father Barry got sick and his mother Lyn took over, Rod said his adult children are busy with their lives in Melbourne, and he wouldn’t expect them to want to take on the business.

“I came back to the business, it was our life,” Rod said.

“Mum’s family was into trucks, so we were a very transport orientated family,” he said.

His mother’s family moved from Rutherglen after successfully tendering for the mail and freight run from 10 Mile to Woods Point via Knockwood and Gaffney’s Creek, which began July 1, 1926.

Alex Stewart and his son Hector adopted this new terrain, starkly contrasting the flat surroundings of Rutherglen, Howlong, and Chiltern.

A 1926 four-cylinder Dodge was purchased, and the TFord kept as a backup.

Traversing the high country in those early days was challenging, to say the least; the road was the equivalent of a rough bush track with winding steep grades and endless hairpin bends.

Add to this the seasonable conditions, which range from bushfires to snowstorms.

Rod’s grandfather Hector took on driving for the mail

SNOW RUN: A 1948 Ford bus forging its way through heavy snow on the mail run.

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PHOTO: Supplied OLD SCHOOL: 1960s Bedford bus one of many vehicles owned by Stewarts Mansfield.

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CIRCA 1982: Stewarts bus lines staff Mick Poole (left), Bill Webb, Barry Stewart and Doug Gray.

LEGACY: Former director and family member, Rodney Stewart, says farewell to the bus business that has been a huge part of his life for almost 40 years.

PHOTO: Lynn Elder service in the T-Ford when he was only 15.

At that time, it was permissible if a licensed driver was present; whether that was complied with in those early days is unknown.

Once Hector reached his 18th birthday, he obtained a driver’s license.

In 1929, his father took over the Mansfield to Ten Mile segment and amalgamated the two runs.

Alex then bought a much more luxurious vehicle than the Dodge, with many different model cars and buses to follow.

Most were seven-seaters and invariably were overloaded with mail, passengers, newspapers and freight.

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There are many more accounts of various challenges encountered, but one bushfire that was different from the others was on Black Friday, January 13, 1939.

According to Hector, he usually waited for the flames to die and drive through.

With three passengers on board, he returned to Woods Point for their safety, only to find that the township had been wiped out.

Arriving in Woods Point just before midnight, he found his wife Nell and ninemonth-old son Barry (Rodney’s father) sheltering in a mine tunnel.

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Snow and ice were also common interruptions to trips, with Hector sometimes forced to use the car like a snow plough to get through.

Not to mention dealing with heavy snow, causing trees to collapse across the road.

The advent of the chainsaw and four-wheel drives in recent years “improved conditions by 500 per cent,” said Hector.

Rod’s grandfather Hector died in August 1988 at his Woods Point home at 77, 62 years after arriving in the remote mining settlement.

Rod’s father, Barry, took over the business and died at 53 in 1992.

This coincided with the 90th anniversary of the Stewart family starting the mail contracts.

Today’s well-established business boasts a fleet of 10, including five school buses and four smaller buses, a far cry from the horse and cart used by his great-grandfather Alex in the early days.

Rod said it was in 1945 when the family took on the school bus routes, catering to students from Boorolite, Howes Creek, Kevington, Tolmie, Bonnie Doon and Barjarg.

His dad, Barry, also did a stint with Bill Heathcote on the Mansfield to Mt Buller service.

“It has been rewarding especially driving the school bus and seeing two generations come through,” said Rod. He said that students from

REYNOLDS STREET DEPOT: Before the later move to Ailsa St, Mansfield.

PHOTO: Supplied his school bus routes have been approaching him in the supermarket to ask if he is leaving, which has been a nice gesture.

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ith the sale of the Stewarts’ business to Fallons bus lines in Alexandra, Rod wants to reassure the Mansfield community that despite the transition, there should be little change in the current service with the same staff and a depot in the town retained.

The smaller community bus that does the once a week run to Woods Point on a Thursday will continue under the new ownership.

However, the regular mail run to Woods Point has not been sold, and Rod will continue to operate that service Monday to Friday.

He was also proud that they were able to use their assets for community events such as the Tour de Trail and other functions such as weddings.

“One of the reasons for selling is that the new owners have more resources and are better able to service the growing needs of our area,” said Rod. While not an easy decision, Rod believes that Fallons, another family-owned company with 140 staff, will have the

capacity to manage the business.

Rod said the transition to zero emissions will commence on July 1.

This plan aims to replace every state government-contracted bus with a new vehicle as the old ones are retired, which is an added cost.

What’s next for Rod? He is adjusting to not having to do the early school runs and is watching the Stewart name disappear from the side of the buses with mixed feelings.

However, he is looking forward to cycling again; he used to compete with the Hume Veterans Club.

Rod will now have time for his other hobby, which involves “getting his head under the bonnet” and restoring his 1983 Jaguar.

Without the full-time commitment of the business, he now hopes to travel to Europe, with his sights on excursions to car-related destinations such as Goodwood in England.

Whatever Rod’s future holds, the Stewart family has undoubtedly played an essential part in the history of transportation in Mansfield and outlying areas for over 100 years.

A legacy to be proud of.

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Story Dogs make reading fun for kids A LOVE of animals and helping children learn to read was the motivation for Mansfield’s Denise Skinner to get involved with the Story Dogs program at Mansfield Primary School and she now has a new canine recruit called Maggie ready to come on board.

Denise began in 2023 with her other dog Poppy as a volunteer for Story Dogs with the main aim of making reading fun for children.

Poppy is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel which Denise bred in 2017.

“She was one of a litter of four puppies and we kept her with the intention of breeding in the future,” Denise said.

“Unfortunately, that didn’t work out and I was

looking around for a ‘job’ for her during COVID. “I came across the Story Dog volunteer organisation; volunteers take dogs into the classroom and have one-on-one reading sessions with children,” she said.

“The emphasis is for the child to read to the dogs, as we all know dogs don’t judge and offer comfort and support in stressful and uncomfortable situations.”

“Poppy and I really enjoyed the reading we did last year, the children really love her, and she enjoys the attention she gets from them.”

She enjoyed Story Dogs so much last year, that it prompted her to get her young dog, Maggie assessed recently.

Denise said Maggie

passed the test and will be ready to work with her at the Mansfield Primary School in second term.

“This means that four more children in the school will have the opportunity to read to a dog and gain confidence,” she said.

Denise acknowledges the help from their fantastic sponsors.

Poppy is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Mansfield; Maggie however is in need of sponsorship from a business in the Mansfield community.

Denise said, “Sponsorship allows Story Dogs to pay for qualified dog behaviourists to assess suitable dogs, the buying of books and supply of both volunteers’ and dogs’ vests.”

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Anyone interested in either being a sponsor or a Story Dogs volunteer, or any schools wanting a volunteer to work with their children, can contact Denise on email at skinnerdenise001@outlook.com

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Here for You FEBRUARY COMMUNITY UPDATE - GOULBURN VALLEY PUBLIC HEALTH UNIT NEVER LEAVE KIDS IN CARS

Children can die in hot cars and the risk is highest in summer. The temperature inside a parked car can be 20 to 30 degrees hotter than the temperature outside.

Babies and children are far more sensitive to the heat. and are at greater risk of life-threatening heat stroke, brain injury, heart and lung failure, dehydration and death due to heat.

Parents and drivers should always take their kids with them whenever they get out of their car. Drivers should check every car set and check every time before locking the car. It is against the law to leave children unattended in a car. Every time you leave the car with children, check EVERY seat, EVERY time to help lower the risk of accidentally leaving a child in a hot car and to avoid potentially tragic consequences.

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SWIM SAFELY AT THE POOL February means swimming carnivals - and we are just reminding communities to swim healthy!

Did you know that while swimming is and cheering on your team is fun, pesky germs might lurk in pool water? Cryptosporidiosis, is a type of gastroenteritis caused by the parasite Cryptosporidiosis. Cases of cryptosporidiosis generally increase during the warmer months when more people are swimming and using public pools, and we have seen this over Summer in Victoria..

Cryptosporidium parasites are highly resistant to the levels of chlorine normally found in swimming pools.

Here are some top tips to keep the pool pristine and everyone in peak form to enjoy our pools!

Follow these five steps to splash safely: Shower with soap before diving in Wash hands with soap after the loo or changing nappies.

Nappy changes belong in designated areas.

Avoid swallowing pool water!

Stay out if tummy troubles have been around lately!

BOLO FEBRUARY REPORT (Be On the Look Out) Measles

There has been cases of measles been reported in Victoria, including a returned overseas traveller who transited through Melbourne Airport while infectious on 14 and 15 February 2024.

Measles is a highly infectious viral illness that can lead to serious complications.

People who have attended the listed exposure sites listed should monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if symptoms develop.

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Share this with your swimming squad and local schools to keep the fun flowing while staying healthy!

For more pro-tips, or check betterhealth.vic.gov.au/healthyswimming for more advice!

Did you know? The GVPHU, in collaboration with the community and our partners have produced the Improving the Health of our Communities Together Community Plan 20232029. This plan has been created through consultation with partners and community over 2023. It aims to empower and encourage all to understand their role in the health of themselves and their community and take action to improve this. A copy of the Community Plan can be downloaded via the gvhealth.org.au/about/primary-care-andpopulation-health.

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New health and fitness facility a game changer GOOD health and fitness will be the focus of newcomer Alpine High Performance when its doors at 5 Chenery Street are opened to Mansfield and district residents.

The business is looking forward to becoming part of the local community and offering a wide range of services.

Alpine High Performance serves as a one-stop destination for exercise programs, group classes, in-house treatments provided by its dedicated physiotherapy and rehabilitation team, and promoting health.

Owner Daniel Rogers saw an opportunity to provide the Mansfield community with his experience and passion for sport and exercise combined with physi-

otherapy rehabilitation.

He has vast experience in a wide range of sports, injuries and rehabilitation.

Most recently he was selected to be part of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing as a physiotherapist for the Australian Team.

More locally he is the team physiotherapist at the Mansfield Football and Netball Club.

Daniel is keen to share his knowledge with the Mansfield community whether in the physiotherapy treatment room or on the gym floor.

As a 24/7 gym facility, Alpine High Performance is committed to providing accessibility and convenience to its members at all times.

According to Daniel the business is devoted to providing Mansfield residents

with exceptional facilities tailored to meet the needs of all, from casual visitors to a family wanting to stay active and healthy, to highperforming athletes.

“Alpine High Performance is wanting to help you be at your best,” said Daniel.

“We will remain at the forefront of fitness standards, exemplifying a dedication to enhancing the fitness experience for all and in the facility and fitness equipment,” he said.

As Alpine High Performance prepares to open its doors soon in Mansfield, it is expected that excitement will build within the community.

The team is committed to promoting health and wellness for all and becoming a trusted ally in helping

individuals achieve their fitness goals and live their best lives.

Daniel is currently also performing home visit physiotherapy consultations whilst the facility is getting ready to open its doors.

His physiotherapy services include acute injury management, pre-surgery preparation, post-surgical rehabilitation, physiotherapy massage, dry needling, exercise prescription and concussion diagnosis, treatment and management.

Daniel has specialised training in concussion management which is quite the talking point in society currently.

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Feel good ‘Tour de Trail’ returns

By LYNN ELDER

THE 2024 ‘Tour de Trail’ on Sunday, March 3 is an event aimed at anyone who loves getting on a bike regardless of their age or background and taking advantage of the Great Victorian Rail Trail that runs from Mansfield.

Described as an “out and back” ride by Friends of the Great Victorian Rail Trail’s (GVRT) chairman, Ross Vaughan, the bicycle ride is now in its fourth year and was in response to COVID as a way to connect people.

“The event is family friendly and non-competitive, and we find our activities encourage young families to participate,” said Ross.

Another passionate advocate for the “Tour de Trail” is Friends of the GVRT secretary, Richard Plum who said, “The purpose of the ride was to encourage people to enjoy the rail trail and to take up

more activities that benefit their physical and mental health.”

“An organised event like this brings people together especially if they are isolated, and continual exercise is a benefit to our mental health,” said Richard.

“It is also about promoting the rail trail and less dependence on devices, so that people can see and enjoy things at a slower pace.”

This year’s ride offers two destinations both starting from Mansfield, one to Maindample return (28kms) and the other via the Lake Eildon bridge to Bonnie Doon return (44kms).

The entry fee includes coffee and a muffin, and a sausage sizzle provided by Third Hand.

The ride is supported with a first aid official on the trail and a “sag” wagon if needed.

“We are also aware of the rail trail as a tourist attrac-

STARTING LINE: Bike riders ready to depart on last year’s ‘Tour de Trail’.

tion and appreciative of the renewed interest by Mansfield Shire Council with the installation of interpretative signage along the trail,” said Ross.

The friends group is also putting a call out for anyone who may be able to volunteer on the day.

“We are looking for more volunteer marshals to help because of new traffic management requirements by the local council and Region-

al Roads Victoria to cover major road crossings by riders,” said Ross.

Pre bookings and payments are essential and can be made online at https:// w w w.t r y b o o k i n g. c o m / CNIKR This year, entrants also have the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets as they book their ride on-line.

A total of seven prizes donated by a variety of generous providers with first prize

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being a four-day self-guided tour by Tour de Vines for one person along the GVRT. The draw of raffle prize winners will occur at the end of the ride.

Richard said, “We can only do this ride with the support of the Community Bank Mansfield & District thanks to a three-year grant we received two years ago.”

The Friends of GVRT will have a stand at this Saturday’s Mansfield

RIDING ALONG: Part of the GVRT that riders in the ‘Tour de Trail’ will enjoy as part of a fun cycling event on March 3.

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Red Cross runs free first aid courses for locals

By TRINITY KNIGHT

THE Red Cross recently oversaw three cost-free rural first aid courses across Mansfield Shire in Jamieson, Tolmie and Mansfield.

Some 60 people attended the courses which covered basic first aid and CPR. Jessica Davison, Red Cross State Lead, Recovery and Resilience for Emergency Services, oversaw the training.

“What we tried to do is boost people’s confidence,” she said.

“If there is an accident, we hope community members will be ready to provide first aid after learning some basic skills - be able to roll up their sleeves and have a go at saving someone’s life.”

Anna Nguyen was the first aid and mental health trainer at the Mansfield course, held at the information center last Thursday.

“Anna came up from Melbourne and she’s an extremely experienced trainer and nurse by training,” Ms Davison said.

“She has provided a wealth of experience and information to share with the crowd today.”

Ms Nguyen said that these courses aim to help people in rural areas get prepared for emergencies or natural disasters and how to cope in life threatening situations.

“We want to people to be packed and prepared mentally as well as physically,” she said.

“Throughout the course I referred to the 2009 bushfires

when multiple people lost their properties and loved ones.

“This training focuses on how we can prepare and prevent terrible things like this happening again in the future.”

The course contained a demonstration of how to use the app Emergency Plus which detects the exact location and address from where the emergency number (000) is called.

“The first aid app from the Red Cross provides full information about how to deal with emergencies and pictures which display CPR, so people can apply it straight away,” Ms Nguyen said.

A key component of the course was teaching commu-

FREE FIRST AID COURSES: First aid and mental health trainer Anna Nguyen and Judy FIRST COURSE: New Mansfield residents Davis undertaking the course at Mansfield Peter Knight and Karen Knight completed a Visitor Information Centre. first aid course for the first time last week to PHOTOS: Trinity Knight be prepared for emergencies.

nity members about how to use a defibrillator.

“What we find is a lot of people see the defibrillators, but they’re afraid to use them,” Ms Davison said.

“Anna’s bought a whole bunch and the beauty about them is they talk you through what to do, so you don’t need experience as a health care professional.”

Ms Nguyen demonstrated how to correctly bandage fractures, broken bones, dislocations and severe bleeding.

“Providing first aid could

save someone’s life.”

Some of the other topics covered shock, asthma, anaphylaxis, choking, snake bites and cardiac emergencies.

“We try to teach practical things like snake bites as they are a really big issue for people on farms,” Ms Davison said.

The training is a great way for the community to come together and learn how to support their neighbours.

“What we love to do is take the courses out to a lot of the small towns, because we find

in places like Jamieson, Tolmie, Merton and Woods Point providing this training will achieve a fabulous turnout,” Ms Davison said.

“It’s free and if cost is a barrier we feel it’s so important that everyone has this basic training.

“By the end of the course they will be able to receive a certificate which is nationally recognised, so they will be able to provide it at work.

“We are hoping to run more courses in April and May.”

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Harvest wholefoods, soul foods on menu JANE Toomey and soulmate Ian Beer have been the new custodians of Harvest Wholefoods for just over a year now, with the duo bringing their own special flair and warm welcoming vibe to this Highett Street institution in Mansfield.

“We extended our hours and now operate six days a week,” said Jane.

“It was important to make sure we were accessible to our community when they need us - for many of our customers we are their principal grocery store.”

“Over 90 per cent of products found in the supermarkets today, didn’t exist 100 years ago,” said Jane.

“People bought ingredients and that’s what we stock here.

“With a focus on better environmental practices,

and less packaging, our store also encourages shoppers to bring in their containers from home to be refilled.

“Our passion is empowering people to prioritise their own health and wellbeing through nutrient-rich, seasonal produce that they can prepare and cook at home.

“Our store manager Meg has a background in naturopathy and Taryn who works here, along with husband Greg, are biodynamic farmers, so they grow and supply many of the biodynamic fruit and vegetables that we include in our weekly BigBite vegetable/fruit boxes.

“It’s an accepted concern that chemicals and additives in conventional food are making people sick.

“It’s all about food as both sustenance and medicine, which is at the forefront of

everything we do at Harvest Wholefoods.

“Almost everything we stock is either organic or biodynamic, and we do preference locally Australiangrown or made.”

With the business expanding into a dedicated space showcasing the “Kitchen Apothecary”, Jane and Ian are stocking an increasing range of medicinal herbs, eco-friendly homewares and cleaning products.

They have worked hard painstakingly researching and building up the shop’s range of bulk dry goods, dried herbs, spices and vinegars.

With Jane’s extensive cooking and educator background, she also embraced the opportunity to include a café space within the shop.

“However we found that

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we couldn’t accommodate both comfortably, and as we are first and foremost an organic grocery store, our fresh produce and bulk dried goods is our primary focus,” she said.

And though the café was temporarily put on the backburner last year, the team has big plans for March 2024 with “Harvest Soulfoods” back on the menu, offering great coffee, chai, smoothies, cold pressed juices and a small range of light and nutritious healthy food options, with acai bowls one of the exciting choices on the new menu.

“We’ve recently employed another chef, Claire and she comes with some incredible experience cooking all over the world, so we’re very excited,” said Jane.

Jane and Ian also have

BUY ORGANIC: Jane Toomey proprietor of Harvest Wholefoods with locally grown Lakeside strawberries.

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Join us on the first Sunday of every month for fun, activity filled rallies, where children of all abilities are welcome to sample with a "Come & Try session" at the Mansfield Pony Club.

Our dedicated coaches and parent volunteers ensure every rider has a blast, creating memories and friendships that last a lifetime.

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Mansfield Croquet Club welcomes new members

By IRENE O’MEARA

UP THE HILL: MMBCC’s Steve Curnow and Ian Conrick racing in the rain. PHOTO Tony Copland

Get on your bike with local cycling club THE Mansfield Mt Buller Cycling Club (MMBCC) is working on the development of junior and recreational cyclists within the district.

Cycling clubs are not just about racing, with most Auscycling memberships in the country being children and non competitive cyclists.

The club does well to provide racing opportunities for mountain bike riders on Tuesday nights and road cyclists on Thursday nights over the summer period.

However, MMBCC would love to attract any one who rides a bike to join the club and see the cycling community work together to improve the cycling culture.

MMBCC has recently

started its first AusBike program for children five to 12 years old.

This is a national initiative to to encourage more children to ride safely and to improve their fitness and quality of life into adulthood.

There is still time to join this term or hopefully join for the next one which runs with the school term.

Tuesday nights also has a social children’s ride called the ‘Dirt Critters’ for which you would need basic riding skills and to own a mountain bike.

The club has regular road rides and hopes to build the gravel rides into the weekly routine.

There are already other groups meeting informally that are encouraged to join

the club so they are insured and help spread the word to other perspective cyclists.

It is also hoped to bring the whole cycling community together with beginner Cycle-Cross style events which are essentially two to three kilometre loops on grass/dirt to ride as fast or slow as you like.

Stay tuned for this initiative as it’s going to be a lot of fun for anyone who can ride a bike.

Auscycling has a four week free trail which is a great way to get started.

To join go to the Auscycling website and choose Mansfield Mt Buller as your cycling club.

If you have any questions please email mmbcc.info@ gmail.com

MANSFIELD CROQUET CLUB The Club fosters fun and friendship and easy exercise Come along and try Golf Croquet Equipment and instruction will be provided When: Mondays from 9am Wednesdays from 9am, Second and Last week each month From 5pm on the First and Third week each month Everyone is most welcome to come along to the Lords Ground and try this addictive game of Croquet and discover for themselves its remarkable appeal For more Info Contact Irene on 0407500052

MANSFIELD Croquet Club was formed in 2011 and the game was enthusiastically embraced by many members of the community.

The version we play is golf croquet and it involves two teams.

Two people make their way around a court through 13 hoops.

Golf croquet is not a complicated sport, but a player soon realises that it is not about crinolines and cucumber sandwiches!

There are strategic (sneaky) moves to make and skillful (flukey) shots to play – a hoop- in – one for instance or a jump-shot.

Who would have thought that you could make a ball jump over an opponent’s to take the hoop?

A newcomer to the sport does not need any equipment or a prior knowledge of the game as the club has spare mallets and plenty of MANSFIELD CROQUET CLUB: The club welcomes newcomers members on hand to proto give it a try and play with friends and family. vide tuition.

PHOTO: Supplied by Mansfield Croquet Club Some members chose to adopt the wearing of a club you want to or to stay any followed by a terrific Christt-shirt, but there is no obliga- longer than you choose. mas lunch with a traditional tion to purchase or wear one.

While we take our game menu and presents.

Enrolling as a member seriously and strive to play Once a month, there is would involve paying an an- the best we can, we are not the opportunity to win a $30 nual subscription of $20 and a club of competitions or voucher from Foodworks. $2 on each day of play. ranking of players.

We are always keen to Currently we are playing The emphasis is on fellow- welcome new members and every Monday from 9am till ship, conversation and gentle you can simply turn up at 12pm. exercise in the open air. the start of play and give it On Wednesdays, play The social aspect involves a try. is divided between a 5pm BBQ evenings, pies and Ring Irene on start on the first and third sausage-rolls on the first 0407500052 for more inWednesdays.

Monday of the month, sand- formation.

There is no obligation to wich and slice lunches for We look forward to seeplay any more games then the annual general meeting ing you!

Join the Mansfield Mt Buller Cycling Club - 1 Month free trial!

We have something for everyone, all ages, abilities and bikes welcome.

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Little Athletics gives a great advantage THE Mansfield Athletics Club is nearing the end of the summer competition before it increases the kilometres with winter road and cross country events.

The Friday afternoon Little Athletics competition is a highlight with five to 16 year olds aiming for personal bests in all running, jumping and throwing events at Lords Oval.

Held during school term every Friday 4:30pm to 6pm and followed by a BBQ; feel welcome to come check it out if considering giving it a go next year.

Little Athletics also has training on Mondays 3:45pm to 4:45pm at Lords.

As part of the membership, it is a great way to develop the fundamental skills of running, jumping and throwing in a non competitive environment with an athletics coach.

It also prepares your child for more advanced games like football, netball, soccer, cricket and basketball.

SPEEDSTERS: Friday afternoon Little Athletics competition is a highlight with five to 16 year olds aiming for personal bests at Lords Oval in Mansfield.

Run in conjunction with the Little Athletics training is the junior run squad.

Children older than 10 years have the option to do a speed session on Mon-

days, where the children can move between the two sessions depending on what events they want to practice.

The junior squad also

meets at College Park (Soccer Pitch) on Wednesdays 3:45pm to 4:45pm for another speed session; there’s no field events at this session.

Many of the teenagers

in the junior-run squad participate in other team sports; it’s an advantage to be the fastest and fittest in the team.

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strong with good numbers of children at the sessions.

The club would also like to build its senior ranks and encourages anyone who wants to run no matter how slow or fast to get in touch.

Regular sessions are organised to complement the Mansfield Botanic Park Run. For those that want to race Mansfield competes in the Athletics Victoria summer and winter competitions.

Get in touch with the club if you are interested.

The big goal event for all locals is of course the Mansfield Marathon with events for everyone: 2km, 5km, 10km, 21.1km and 42.2km.

So lock in the Mother’s Day Mansfield Marathon on Sunday, May 12, with entries now open.

Any questions visit the Mansfield Marathon website or email mansfieldathleticsclub@gmail.com

Join Mansfield Little Athletics and Mansfield Athletics in 2024. r The Little Athletics season runs from October to March each year. r Mansfield Athletics training run all year Every Monday afternoon 3:45-4:45pm

For more info: Visit https://lavic.com.au/centres/mansfield/ Email mansfield@lavic.com.au Mansfield Athletics Liam Delaney 0425711412

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WELCOME | 2024 Aspiring netballers and footballers, the invitation is yours to join a community that thrives on passion and skill. At Bonnie Doon, we are not just a team, we are a family. Our legacy is built on the foundation of friendship and the love of the game. Everyone supports one another through challenges, and creates memories that last a lifetime.

2023 PREMIERSHIPS Congratulations to the three premier teams B Grade, B Res and the Senior footballers on their outstanding achievements!

Your dedication, teamwork, and skill have led to well-deserved success.

Each victory is a testament to the hard work and spirit of our players. Here's to the champions who make us proud on and off the field!

All Enquiries BonnieDoonFNC@outlook.com Football: Luke Jenkins 0417 787 232 Netball: Leith Mounsey 0401 064 764

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Basketball is alive and growing GROWING: In most age groups Mansfield and District Basketball Association now fields two teams. Pictured is local star Ella Mercieca.

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HAVING celebrated our 50th Birthday last year, Mansfield Basketball is alive and continually growing.

We are extremely lucky to have a modern dual court stadium where we call home at Mansfield Secondary College.

It is from here where we offer a domestic competition starting from under 10s running up to a men’s and ladies comp.

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Representative basketball offers our players an opportunity to take part in tournaments all across the state.

In most age groups we now field two teams and continue to have great success against many of the larger country clubs.

The club also offers programs such as Aussie Hoops for younger children and we are looking at further oppor-

tunities to increase and further develop our coaches and players.

Our current domestic season is almost over, which leads into a short mid year comp which is great way to try out without committing to the larger season.

Keep an eye out on our social pages or website for upcoming competitions and registration.

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WHAT’S ON CALENDAR Regular Events:

MARCH 2 and 3 Open Gardens - the Barwitian Garden

February  FEBRUARY 21: Turning of the sod, 11am at the Station Precinct. Constructions begins on Mansfield Heritage Museum.

Community event.  FEBRUARY 24: Mansfield Summer Series 9.30am Pilates in the Park with Glow Pilates at Botanic Park (free exercise classes- arrive 10 minutes early to sign in) contact lucy. marks@mdh.org.au.

March  MARCH 2: Mansfield Hunting and Fishing Outdoor Expo, High Street median strip - 52 stalls showcasing everything outdoors. Food, beverages and cooking demonstrations. From 9am. Free entry.  MARCH 2 and 3: Open Gardens - the Barwitian Garden, 35 Fern Street Barwite, 10am - 4.30pm. Antique Perennials (wholesale nursery) will have a stall for plant sales, adults $10, tertiary students $6 (with ID), under 18 free. Tickets at the gate or via TryBooking.  MARCH 3: Tour de Trail, a family friendly outand-back cycling event along the Mansfield end of the Great Victorian Rail Trail to two destinations. Organised by Friends of the GVRT, here’s the link for more details: https:// www.trybooking.com/CNIKR  MARCH 3: Clean Up Australia Day – 10am to 12pm – beginning at the Mullum Wetlands and finishing at the Mansfield Botanic Gardens. For more information contact Up2Us Landcare Alliance on landcare2@up2us.org.au or 5779 1593.

FEBRUARY 21 Turning of the sod, construction set to begin Mansfield Heritage Museum  MARCH 8: Poets of Pottery Exhibition (Opening celebration Mansfield Pottery Festival), Masonic Hall, 6pm to 7.30pm, all welcome. Free entry.  MARCH 9: Visualising the Environment: Environmental Photography Masterclass with Alison Pouliot. For more information or to book, contact Up2Us Landcare Alliance, www.up2us.org.au/events or 5779 1593.  MARCH 9: Potters Market as part of the Mansfield Pottery Festival, High Street median strip, 10am to 2pm  MARCH 9 -10: Poets of Pottery Exhibition, Masonic Hall, 10am to 4pm.

MANSFIELD LIBRARY Scrabble club meets every Wednesday at 10am  MARCH 9: Peppin Hub Inc - Car boot sale $20 per vehicle, add $10 with trailer. Wood raffle draw. 10am to 2pm. Contact Chris 0438 279 312.  MARCH 9: Merrijig Rodeo, McCormack Park, gates open 12pm, main event 6.30pm.

Tickets online.  MARCH 9 - 10: The Cobber Supreme Stock Dog Challenge, Mansfield Showgrounds.  MARCH 10: Swanpool Motor Festival, Albert Heaney Oval, 2426 Midland Highway, Swanpool. 8am to 3pm, $5 entry, $10 display vehicles. Swap meet, market stalls, refreshments and live entertainment.

 Circle of Friends meet every second Monday at Invoke from 10:30am - 12:30pm. Join a group of women for morning tea, a chat and some meditation. Nominal fee to cover costs.

Enquiries: Suzy Rideout: 0466 998 811  CWA Monthly meetings: 3rd Sunday afternoon, 2pm each month.  CWA Craft Days: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 10am, 2nd Thursday 6pm and 4th Wednesday at 6pm, each month.  CWA Op shop open: most days from 10am.  Family History Group at Mansfield Library. 3pm every 4th Thursday of the month.  Grief and bereavement support group meets on the first Thursday of the month at Bob’s Shed, 82A Malcolm Street. All are welcome on a regular or casual basis and morning tea is provided. Ring 5775 3161 for more information.  High Country Poets meet at the Mansfield Library on the 3rd Friday of the month at 1:30 pm. Members of the public all welcome to come and listen / or share their poetic ramblings.  Justice of the Peace Services – Every Thursday, Mansfield Police Station. 10am to 1pm for witnessing and signing of documents.  Lima South Old Time Dance: At Lima South Hall the second Sunday of each month between 1pm and 5pm. Entry $10. Music provided by The Ramblers. Please bring a plate of afternoon tea to share. All welcome.

Contact: 0425868277.  Mansfield Croquet Club – Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9am till 12 noon, Lord‘s Reserve, Cnr Victoria and Apollo Streets.

Playing equipment available, $2 per session.  Mansfield Multicultural Group – Every second Tuesday of the month at 6pm at MACE.  Monday Mingle – Every Monday – organised by the Bonnie Doon Community Centre – chat and make new friends – new theme each week.

BYO ideas for activities – all ages and abilities  Mansfield support group for carers and people with special needs – morning coffee, third Tuesday of the month, 9.30am The Witches Brew  Men‘s Probus meetings are held every 2nd Wednesday for monthly meetings, and then activities/outings are held on the last Wednesday of each month – or as organised.  Ladies Probus meets every second Monday of each month at Delatite Hotel for meetings and 4th Monday for social or as organised.  Preschool storytime at Mansfield Library.

Stories, songs and craft. Every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month 10.30am. Ph 5775 8621  Rotary meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at the Delatite Hotel. 6.30 for a 7pm start.  Rural Australians for Refugees (RAR) meet every fourth Monday of the month at 6pm at the Uniting Church Hall.  Scrabble Club for all levels meets at 10am every Wednesday at Mansfield Library. Ph 5775 8621  U3A meetings are held on 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 10am at the Library.

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NILLAHCOOTIE ESTATE, A RARE AND EXCLUSIVE LAKE ESCAPE

INTENSELY PRIVATE, its only upon entry that you’ll be captivated by the dramatic panorama of Mt Samaria rising up from the majestic Lake Nillahcootie, framed by an expansive wall of glass alongside an ǣȇƬȸƺƳǣƫǼƺ ƺȇɎƺȸɎƏǣȇǣȇǕ ƳƺƬǸ ƏȇƳ ǣȇˡȇǣɎɵ edge pool. A 13.88 acre (approx.) haven where nature’s grandeur seamlessly intertwines with your daily existence, this is ƬȒȇˡȸȅƏɎǣȒȇ ɵȒɖ‫ټ‬ɮƺ ǔȒɖȇƳ ɵȒɖȸ ȇƺɯ ǝȒȅƺِ A North-facing spectacle of concrete and steel, it boasts soaring ceilings that draw sunlight in at every turn, while industrially designed elements lend a contemporary ˢƏǣȸ ɎȒ Ɏǝƺ ɀȵƏƬƺِ ‫ٻ‬JɖȇɵƏǝȅɖȸȸƏ‫ ًټ‬ȅƺƏȇǣȇǕ home over water, is a uniquely crafted residence that was originally home to the Nillahcootie Estate Winery. Built as a cellar door, this robust and solar passive space was cleverly converted into a 46 square (approx.) home in 2010 and is engulfed by some of the most dramatic lake and mountain views this region can boast.

Embracing its rare and exclusive elevation and providing a scene of contrasting landscapes, lush, landscaped

gardens give way to giant granite boulders and the bordering state forest, where Koalas look on while you cook the barbecue! The boat ramp is just 900m ƏɯƏɵً ǔȒȸ ˡɀǝǣȇǕً ƫȒƏɎǣȇǕً ɯƏɎƺȸ ɀǸǣǣȇǕً swimming, hiking, riding the trails through Ɏǝƺ ƫɖɀǝً Ȓȸ ɀǣȅȵǼɵ ȸƺǼǣɀǝǣȇǕ ‫ٻ‬Ȓȇ‫ٮ‬ɎȒȵ‫ٮ‬Ȓǔ‫ٮ‬ the-clouds’ moments above misty winter morning fog!

This exceptional property offers an array of amenities designed to enhance the lifestyle of its inhabitants. From the ɀȒǼƏȸ‫ٮ‬ǝƺƏɎƺƳً ɀƏǼɎɯƏɎƺȸ ǣȇˡȇǣɎɵ ȵȒȒǼ ɎȒ Ɏǝƺ expansive al fresco deck, every detail has been meticulously crafted to provide the ultimate in comfort and convenience.

Inside, a generously proportioned living space opens onto the deck, offering seamless indoor-outdoor living. áǣɎǝ ˡɮƺ ƫƺƳȸȒȒȅɀً ɎɯȒ ƫƏɎǝȸȒȒȅɀً ƏȇƳ an array of additional features including a commercial-sized cool room and a fully ƺȷɖǣȵȵƺƳ ƫȒȸƺً ‫ٻ‬JɖȇɵƏǝȅɖȸȸƏ‫ ټ‬ǣɀ Ɏǝƺ epitome of luxe lake living in the heart of nature. Whether you’re seeking a secluded retreat or an entertainer’s paradise, this

property offers a lifestyle beyond compare.

The house boasts a secure 2-car garage underneath, complemented by a 9.90kW solar system installed on both the house and the garage. A spacious 20m x 10m x 4.9m powered shed with a ƬȒȇƬȸƺɎƺ ˢȒȒȸ Ȓǔǔƺȸɀ ƏȅȵǼƺ ɀɎȒȸƏǕƺ ƏȇƳ workspace, complete with a wood heater, speaker system, and bar. With space for up to 12 vehicles, the shed is ideal for car enthusiasts or those with multiple vehicles.

Multiple garden zones with varying aspects provide shade and stunning views, while a fully equipped bore and a 30,000L tank with 6 pressurized taps ensure ample water supply. Additionally, there is a 130,000L rainwater tank for further water conservation. Vegetable gardens offer the opportunity for homegrown produce, and an enclosed woodshed with a roller ƳȒȒȸ ȵȸȒɮǣƳƺɀ ɀɎȒȸƏǕƺ ǔȒȸ ˡȸƺɯȒȒƳِ Áǝƺ property also features an orchard with apple, citrus, almond, and pistachio trees, as well as stone fruits, adding to the selfsustainability of the estate.

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Farmers over 60 the target of new safety campaign THE VFF’s Making our Farms Safer project (VFF MOFS) is aiming to reduce the over-representation of farmers aged 60 and over from dying on Victorian farms with the release of its new handbook, Stay Farming Longer and Safer: A practical guide for older farmers and their families.

VFF Vice-President and Chair of the Making our Farmers Safer Committee Danyel Cucinotta said the

free handbook is available to all Victorian farmers, and offers practical safety tips, information and advice that are critical to save lives.

“In 2022, over 40 per cent of all deaths on farms were tragically people aged over 60,” Ms Cucinotta said.

“Everyone deserves to go home safely at night, and this handbook is a step in the right direction.

“It’s so important that we disrupt the ‘it’ll be right men-

tality’ when it comes to farm safety.

“We know complacency kills, and it’s through resources such as this handbook that we shift the dial.

“The average farmer is now aged 63, and there’s been a genuine lack of engagement with this age group in the past when it comes to farm safety.

“It’s all about sharing information and starting a conversation that could save

someone’s life,” Ms Cucinotta said.

Ms Cucinotta said the much-needed handbook fills a hole within the industry.

It has been written for farmers, by farmers, while keeping front of mind the unique challenges that living on a farm presents.

“This handbook has been created with the goal to prompt thoughtful consideration of changes, both big and small, that can enhance

safety outcomes that is led by farmers, for farmers,” she said.

“There is no other resource out there like this for older farmers.

“I’m so proud that this handbook now exists, but it’s all for nothing if farmers don’t use it.

“We hope to see a reduction of older farmers getting injured and dying on our farms as a result of it being available,” Ms Cucinotta said.

The campaign and accompanying handbook have been created as part of the VFF Making Our Farms Safer project, a free farm safety education and support service for Victorian farmers, funded by the Victorian Government through Agriculture Victoria.

You can find the Making Our Farms Safer project on all social media platforms and download a free copy of the handbook at www. makingourfarmssafer.org.au

State funding to support local wine exports WINE Victoria has announced the signing of a $3.8 million Victorian wine export program grant with the Victorian Government.

The program will be led and delivered

by Wine Victoria, in partnership with Global Victoria as a funding and collaboration partner.

Wine Victoria chair Dan Sims said the program will help support and empower members to take Victorian wine to the world.

Mr Sims said the program seeks to support new and established Victorian wine exporters in entering and expanding in the US, UK, Asia and China through targeted international trade activity that amplifies Victoria’s wine credentials.

Wine Victoria CEO Stephanie Duboudin said a key part of the program’s success is ensuring strong industry representation on the programs four working groups covering China, USA, SE and NE Asia, and the UK/EU. The working groups manage the Wine Export Program workflow, encourage industry and government discussion on project activity and identify any risks and/ or opportunities.

Expressions of interest are being sought to join the working groups, and for more details go to https://www.jotform.com/ form/240417793473866 WELL-ATTENDED: One of a series of drop-in sessions to learn about the Broken System Reconfiguration Study.

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Seeking input to map out future of Broken System GOULBURN-Murray Water (GMW) is encouraging people to get online and share their experiences and perspectives on the Broken System.

In late 2023, community members were invited to attend a series of drop-in sessions to learn about Broken System Reconfiguration Study and find out how they can contribute.

The study seeks to address issues surrounding the sustainability of the Broken System by considering changes to the system’s configuration that can better meet the long-term needs and aspirations of entitlement holders and other key stakeholders.

GMW Water Delivery Services general manager Warren Blyth said the recent drop-in sessions had provided GMW with some useful insights into the system and the different groups it services.

“The drop-in sessions were well attended and included representation from a range of stakeholders, including local horticulturalist, seasonal croppers, graziers, hobby farmers, ecologists, and stock and domestic syndicate members,” he said.

“The feedback we received was invaluable and will help steer the options explored for the reconfiguration of the system.

“We are very grateful to everyone who took the time to attend the sessions and provide input.

“We now want to collect some more specific information, and also ensure those who might not have been able to attend the sessions can still share their thoughts.”

To do this, GMW has developed a virtual map of the Broken System where people can provide insights into certain

parts of the system.

The map allows users to drop a pin with their comment at different locations in the system to share their thoughts.

The information provided through this map will also be used to guide the Broken Reconfiguration Feasibility Study.

Draft reconfiguration options will be analysed to understand the socio-economic and other benefits they could provide.

Draft options will then be tested with stakeholders and the community over the coming months to help determine the preferred approach.

People can share their insights using the virtual map by visiting GMW’s YourSay website.

The website also has a recording of the presentation given at the sessions for those who missed out: https://yoursay.gmwater.com.au/brfs

Background  The Broken system encompasses an area of over 7000 square kilometres; it includes the section of the Broken River between Lake Nillahcootie and the Goulburn River, as well as part of the Upper Broken Creek.  Concerns about the longterm sustainability of the system were identified as part ofthe Broken System Review in 2020-22, which led to the establishment of a Broken Reconfiguration Feasibility Study.  To support the feasibility study, GMW established a consultative committee, which includes seven community representatives.  More information about the committee and the study more broadly can be found on GMW’s YourSay website: https://yoursay.gmwater.com. au/brf

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Community bands together JAMIESON primary school students attended their final swimming classes in Mansfield last week, with retired JPS Principal Genevieve Bolwell driving the school bus ‘Buster’.

Two senior students Alannah and Mason competed in the Mansfield and district swimming event last week.

It was the first time either of them had represented JPS and competed in an event against all primary schools in Mansfield.

They were nervous, they both swam very well and did the school proud.

Congratulations.

With last week’s weather damage and power outage the school remained open, the early response of Neil Wetmore and Mike Streeter who sourced and installed a generator, for the period the power was out.

Classes proceeded throughout the week.

On Friday the senior students enjoyed a walk around Jamieson looking and listening for verbs and nouns for their next writing piece.

On Monday morning an invitation to see the students working, was accepted by a few local residents, the senior students were discovering new words, they were not

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familiar with and were using the dictionary, under the auspices of teacher Neil Wetmore.

The junior class were working with a fabulous display of words, numbers, dates, days, months and years, singing the rhymes with teacher Genevieve De Santis.

Teacher Neil Wetmore has been working on the new sandpit frame work, the timber has been kindly donated by school parents Loren and Colin, who run the Jamieson Service Station.

Last week with the power outage in Jamieson and the amazing volunteer’s effort and workload, another story presented with a local electrician cancelling his day’s work. He raced into Mansfield, returned with electrical gear and proceeded to connect the service station pumps to a large generator.

The town had fuel.

Visitors and local residents were mobile.

Even to purchase fuel for generators was a drive into Mansfield prior to this

SAVING THE DAY: The Jamieson Memorial Hall with the invaluable solar panels. volunteer working for the town.

We have enjoyed a number of celebrations of birthdays recently, local General Store proprietor Andy Dolling celebrated her birthday on Sunday, following an extraordinary week catering for clients.

During the power outage Andy was the recipient of the generator from the hall.

Andy and her team were then able to cook and cater to the needs of the working volunteers, local residents

Jamieson community group president Chris Badrock and his wife Rosemary, called on many homes during the black-out period, met with people they had not seen before and were greeted joyously.

Being alone without contact during the power outage , these visits gave relief to a number of retired

The generosity of people whose friends and families lived in Jamieson was particularly humbling, with concerned community members driving in to deliver ice boxes filled with ice, staple ingredients and drinking water.

It was a wonderful surprise to the recipients

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The land affected by the application is located at: LOT 3 SOLDIERS ROAD BARWITE VIC 3722 The application is for a permit to: Use and development of land for Stone Extraction The applicant for the permit is: Garmaur Pty Ltd. The application reference number is: P191/23.

The responsible authority will not decide on the application before: 27 February 2024.

How can I find out more? i You may look at the application and any documents that support the application at the office of the responsible authority, Mansfield Shire Council, 33 Highett Street, Mansfield. This can be done during office hours and is free of charge. i You may look at the application and any documents that support the application free of charge at: www.mansfield.vic.gov.au or scan QR Code. i You may also call 03 5775 8555 to arrange a time to look at the application and any documents that support the application at the office of the responsible authority, Mansfield Shire Council.

This can be done during office hours and is free of charge.

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Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the responsible authority.

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The responsible authority must make a copy of every objection available for any person to inspect free of charge until the end of the period during which an application may be made for review of a decision on the application.

If you object, the responsible authority will tell you its decision.

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59 MONKEY GULLY ROAD MANSFIELD Household items and vintage furniture vintage disc plough 6x3 mtr marque ride on mower New chain saw in case Geared lawn mower water pressure cleaner Dometic 95ltr mobile fridge freezer Deep cycle battery and charger Large work table 200ltr spray tank 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee overlander Hundreds more items!

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2002 Toyota Landcruiser Prado Grande Auto 4cyl 3lt diesel, excellently maintained by original owner, always garaged, service records, new tyres, leather seats, powered windows, sunroof, remote locking, many features ahead of its time, 458,790km, RWC, registration till August, (RTM 834), $14,500. Phone John 0418 336 819.

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2019 Kia Cerato S Auto, 92,600 kms, (1PC1YX), one owner, full-service history, tinted windows, f a c t o r y w a r r a n t y, excellent condition, RW C , $ 2 1 , 5 0 0 .

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REDUCED! MY 2019 Nissan Juke Nismo RS. AWD, auto in stunning black, this fun packed small 5 Dr hatchback has been lovingly cared for by present older owner, regretful sale, making way for campervan, less than 25,000kms on clock, Mansfield, all books, service records, keys, RWC etc, reg (BOP081). $25,250. Call Paul on 0488 444 650.

DEATH NOTICES

Personal Notices DEATH NOTICES BEXLEY, Helen Joan.

6/7/1950 - 14/2/2024 Loving wife of Rex for 54 years.

Loved and loving mum to her boys, Jake and Josh and mother-in-law to Kylee and Nicki.

Adoring nana to Logan and Remy.

Loved and remembered always.

BEXLEY, Helen.

J AY C O Sterling 2013 22ft, immaculate condition, slide out queen bed, full annex and veranda and lots of extras, (V71417), $40,500. Ph 0438 511 958.

P I O N E E R A rg y l e Camper annex and 90L water tank, very good condition plus many other extras, $18,000.

Ph 0439 875 080.

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BORG, Carmel.

January 9, 1925 - February 4, 2024 Loved and devoted wife of Charlie (dec).

Dearly loved and caring mother of Anthony, Mary, Victoria (dec), Claire, Andrea, Pauline, John, Joseph (dec) and Caterina.

Cherished Nanna of 17 and Buz Nanna of 15.

Resting peacefully.

MCKENNA (Dehne), Jenny.

25/6/1943 – 15/2/2024

CAM, Mavis.

To know you, was to love you.

Thank you for being you.

Love you Mum. ~ Cath and Billy Mahoney.

On reflection, on this day, February 18, 2024, which would have been our mother’s Mavis Cam’s 98th birthday.

Our mother passed on January 25, 2024.

I would like to reflect on my mother’s past 30 years living in Mansfield.

My mother, in her latter life, was surrounded by the most caring, respectful, dedicated group of townsfolk.

Whether they be next door neighbours Kerry and Leon, old friends June and Neville, the folks at Alpine Butchers, Lisa at the florist, Moya at the newsagency, staff at the NAB bank, staff at the post office, staff at the Mansfield Shire offices, Justine Insurance Broker, Catherine Lawyer, and many others not mentioned, but especially the Staff at the Mansfield and District Hospital.

To all, from my sister and I, we both are deeply indebted with gratitude for all your efforts in making our mothers life fulfilled and substantiated.

The people of Mansfield are to be congratulated on their caring and dedicated nature.

THANK YOU . ~ Helen and Bruce Cam.

Nana was such a strong, caring and inspiring woman who raised an absolute amazing family.

I will always cherish the laughs and fun times had at Reilly Ave. Miss you heaps. ~ Harry xx.

If there is anyone I aspire to be like its Nana.

She has taught us to love, to forgive and to always be ourselves.

I will miss you Nana and love you always. ~ Meg x.

The best Nana you could ask for.

I’ll miss the fun cooking lessons, great golf games, always full of laughter.

I will love and miss you endlessly and I could not have asked for a better Nana in the world.

Go the Cockatoos!

Love you Nana. ~ Max x.

Nana was a wonderful, caring and very special person.

I will never forget the fun cooking times and how she was a ‘lucky Charm’ at our sporting events.

She was one in a million and her generosity, kindness and humour will not be forgotten.

Love you Nana. ~ Ava xxx.

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Sportsperson of the Year Award

Peter Scales nabs January sportsperson nomination DELATITE Cricket Club’s (DCC) stalwart Peter Scales has been nominated for the sportsperson of the year award for his dedication across a career spanning 30 seasons.

Playing at the club beginning in the season of 94/95 he has since taken nearly 400 wickets, made over 4500 runs and taken nearly 100 catches, while playing in two premierships.

Mr Scales recently completed 300 games with the club in a match against Benalla.

The Benalla team formed a guard of honour displaying good sportsmanship.

Cricket is a large piece of the Scales’ family history.

Peter’s 93 year-old father and resident at the Bindaree nursing home attended the game and reminisced about playing cricket while proudly watching his son.

NOMINATED: Delatite Cricket Club’s (DCC) Peter Scales has been nominated for sportsperson of the year for his longstanding dedication.

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Mansfield a good finals chance in the O&M pennant competition MANSFIELD BOWLS CLUB

By LYN FOOTS LAST week’s Tuesday Home Pennant saw the Green team of Kevin Nikkelson, Trevor Thompson, Renee Prosser and Anne Wileman having a smashing good win over the Black team of Alan Dobson, Tom Ingpen, Philip Jensen and Christina Smith 24/8.

While the Gold team of Carolyn Close, Gwen Gray and Alan Hatcher had a win against the Yellow team of

Graeme Tyers, Peter McNeil and Heather Ingpen 24/15.

The Red team of Mick Walsh, Doug Morley, Ian Morley and Anne Tilbrook had a solid win over the Orange team of Lyn Holland, Kathleen Bock, John Lobbe and Harry Smith 21/15,.

The White team of Dom Diaz, Steve Lewis, Tony Wilkes and Brian Sinclair had a win over the Pink team of Marco Bohren, Yvonne Robinson, Belinda Snider and Theo Scheltinga 24/12.

The final game saw the

Lime team of Winston Taylor, Tom Tomic and Ida Rachele winning the last four ends to take the win over the Blue team of Mike Harrison, Glenda Revell and Michelle Mios 20/14.

The ladder sees White on top with 42pts +105; Pink with 32pts +47; Lime 32pts +42; Red 28pts +20; Green 28pts –10; Blue 22pts –20; Black 22pts –31; Yellow 22pts –41; Orange 20pts –7; and bringing up the rear is the Gold team on 14pts –110.

This week is the last game

before the finals and the best and fairest vote count will be held after the last game.

Everyone is to bring lunch and enjoy the thrilling count of what has been another fabulous season for home pennant.

Good luck to all teams playing in the finals.

Tuesday’s O&M Pennant saw Mansfield playing Benalla at Benalla with Mansfield snatching a great win 58 shots to 55.

Ray Close, Irene Fuller, Jenny Walsh and Brian Rev-

ell had a great battle early holding a slender lead after the 11th end nine shots to seven.

Benalla found their range winning eight of the last 10 ends to take the win 21 shots to 11.

John Foots, Noel Jackson, Mark Bettany and Enid Smith had a slow start but very quickly clicked into gear to run away with the game 26 shots to 13.

The final rink of George Peterson, Elaine Peterson, Chris Laws and Marian Ryan

Redfin are biting in Lake Eildon ANGLERS at Lake Eildon have experienced thrilling redfin fishing in recent days, making it a hotspot for enthusiasts seeking a rewarding angling experience.

The water temperature hovers around 24°C, creating optimal conditions for redfin activity.

The morning bite has been particularly promising, with many anglers reporting success in the early hours.

Targeting shallow areas with submerged structures, such as fallen trees and rocky outcrops, has proven effective.

Redfin, also known as English perch, are schooling near these structures, providing ample opportunities for anglers to capitalise on their presence.

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with BEN DEEBLE Various techniques have yielded positive results.

Trolling small to medium-sized diving lures in vibrant colors like chartreuse and fire tiger has enticed aggressive strikes from hungry redfin.

Additionally, casting soft plastics and blades around weed beds and drop-offs has produced excellent results, with some anglers reporting impressive catches exceeding 40 centimetres.

The use of live bait, such as small yabbies or worms, has been another successful strategy.

Fishing close to the lake’s edges, especially near points and bays, has led to consistent bites.

Anglers have reported that redfin are in good condition, displaying vibrant colors and robust sizes, making for a satisfying angling experience.

Boat-based anglers have had success navigating the lake’s expansive waters, focusing on key areas with a combination of depth and structure.

For those fishing from the shore, strategic positioning near inflowing streams and sub-

merged logs has proven effective.

It’s important to note that catch-and-release practices are encouraged to maintain the sustainability of the redfin population in Lake Eildon.

As always, anglers are reminded to adhere to local fishing regulations and guidelines, including bag limits and size restrictions.

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Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a novice, now is the perfect time to explore the waters and enjoy the thrill of redfin fishing at Lake Eildon.

had a tough game all day with the lead changing on many occasions.

Mansfield had the lead going into the last end, but Benalla managed to pick up a count of three drawing the game at 21 all.

Mansfield finished in second spot on the ladder by one solitary point but still has the double chance.

They will play Wodonga at Wangaratta for a spot in the grand final.

Great bowling to all involved.

REDFIN BONANZA: Optimal temperatures at Lake Eildon have increased redfin activity and anglers are excited.

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Wangaratta & District Cricket Association 2023/24 season

SCOREBOARD: Saturday, February 17

A GRADE YARRAWONGA MULWALA VS OVENS VALLEY UNITED YARRAWONGA MULWALA 1ST INNINGS Zach Moore b: Gurjot Gosal ...................................... 8 Matt Knight c: Nicholas Impink b: Gurjot Gosal ..... 14 Brock McCabe c: Seamus Phillips b: Gurjot Gosal ... 2 Ben McDonald c: Seamus Phillips b: Conner Forde . 1 Kyle Archibald (c) c: Glenn White b: James Neary ... 1 Ben Welsh lbw: Conner Forde ................................. 69 Adam Dodd st: Nicholas Impink b: Glenn White ...... 7 Angus McMillan (c) c: Seamus Phillips b: Cooper Thomason................................................................ 25 James Irvine (vc) c: James Neary b: Gurjot Gosal.. 10 Matt McCabe c: Nicholas Impink b: Glenn White ..... 3 Angus Heslin not out ................................................4* Extras........................................................................ 10 Total ................................................................ 10 / 152 Overs .................................................................... 66.4 Bowling: Cooper Thomason (c) 6/1/20/1, Gurjot Gosal 19.4/8/32/4, James Neary 12/6/16/1, Conner Forde 7/3/12/2, Glenn White 14/2/32/2, Samuel Piazza 5/0/23/0, Marcello Vescio 3/0/9/0.

OVENS VALLEY UNITED 1ST INNINGS Nicholas Impink b: James Irvine .............................. 4 Samuel Piazza c: Ben Welsh b: James Irvine ........... 2 Glenn White c: Matt Knight b: Angus Heslin ............. 5 Seamus Phillips not out ...........................................2* Marcello Vescio b: James Irvine................................ 1 Extras.......................................................................... 1 Total ...................................................................... 4 / 5 Overs ......................................................................... 5 Bowling: James Irvine (vc) 3/1/2/3, Angus Heslin 2/1/2/1.

HARD WORK PAYS OFF: Luke Jenkins achieved 49, just one short of a half century which became a match winner with Delatite finishing on 128. PHOTOS: Ken Rainsbury

ROVERS UNITED BRUCK VS DELATITE ROVERS UNITED BRUCK 1ST INNINGS Josh O’Donohue lbw: Matt Stevenson ................... 38 Bailey Dale c: Alec Ritchie b: Lincoln Toy ................. 3 Luke Whitten b: Matt Stevenson ............................. 22 Jeremy Wilson b: Lachlan Scales.............................. 9 Jacob Beattie b: Mitchell Purcell .............................. 5 Matthew Whitten c: Gregor Fraser b: Archie Storer 25 Paddy McNamara (c) lbw: Matt Stevenson............. 14 Josh Ansell c: Alec Ritchie b: Matt Stevenson .......... 5 Jacob Schonafinger b: Lachlan Scales ................... 11 Connor Dennis st: Mitchell Copey b: Alec Ritchie .... 3 Matthew Winter not out ...........................................1* Extras........................................................................ 19 Total ................................................................ 10 / 150 Overs .................................................................... 72.1 Bowling: Lincoln Toy (c) 15/3/30/1, Lachlan Scales 18/3/40/2, Matt Stevenson 10/4/18/4/1, Alec Ritchie 6.1/4/4/1, Mitchell Purcell 6/1/15/1, Archie Storer 17/5/30/1.

CITY COLTS VS BENALLA BUSHRANGERS BENALLA BUSHRANGERS 1ST INNINGS Priyank Chohan b: Matthew Lister.......................... 84 Michael Honman b: Kent Braden............................ 61 James Carboon b: Matthew Lister ............................ 2 Ross Cavill lbw: Kent Braden .................................... 7 Jonty Priest c: Tyler Nanson b: Kent Braden............ 5 Lucas Ham c: Tyler Nanson b: Matthew Lister ......... 6 Kallum Croxford b: Kent Braden ............................. 22 Conor Brodie c: Tyler Nanson b: Kent Braden ....... 21 Tyler Begnone b: Matthew Lister .............................. 3 Gary Priest (c) not out ............................................25* Mitchell Wheelens b: Tyler Nanson .......................... 1 Extras.......................................................................... 4 Total ............................................................... 10 / 241 Overs ..................................................................... 74.1 Bowling: Josh Nanson 6/0/30/0, Tyler Nanson 5.1/0/24/1, Archie Crispin 6/0/21/0, Jed Marek 4/1/15/0, Matthew Lister 25/6/65/4, Aaron Thrum 4/0/24/0, Kent Braden 24/7/59/5.

BEECHWORTH VS WANGARATTA MAGPIES WANGARATTA MAGPIES 1ST INNINGS Cooper Matheson lbw: Kayde Surrey ..................... 46 Lachlan Hadden c: Campbell Fendyk b: Dean Fitzpatrick .................................................................. 2 Jack Davies (c) c: Michael White b: Dean Fitzpatrick .................................................................................. 70

DELATITE B: Karl Hartney and Richy Philip displayed their skills at Lord’s reserve in Mansfield.

Fraser Ellis b: Richard Worcester ............................ 13 Nicholas Pell lbw: Richard Worcester ..................... 10 Nic Bonwick lbw: Dean Fitzpatrick ........................... 4 Ryan Malcolm run out: Timothy Cogger................. 16 Matt Gathercole c: Henry Scalzo b: Timothy Cogger .................................................................................. 28 Charlie Stafford b: Timothy Cogger .......................... 7 Chris Clement b: Timothy Cogger............................. 2 Thomas Clayton not out ..........................................2* Extras........................................................................ 18 Total ................................................................ 10 / 218 Overs .................................................................... 73.4 Bowling: Timothy Cogger 8.4/1/29/3, Dean Fitzpatrick 13/2/31/3, Richard Worcester 22/3/57/2, Campbell Fendyk 13/1/37/0, Clancy Ellett 4/0/24/0, Kayde Surrey 11/6/20/1, Henry Scalzo 2/0/13/0.

A RESERVE Ovens Valley United 10/245 Thomas Chettleburgh 76 Aneeque Azam 5/66 vs Yarrawonga Mulwala.

Wangaratta Magpies 10/218 vs Rutherglen United. Benalla Bushrangers 0/40 Simon Briggs 35* vs City Colts 10./120 Mitchell Feldtmann 29 Simon Briggs 6/36.

B GRADE

City Colts 10/133 Jackson Stringer 47 Leigh Pollard

6/28 def by Benalla Bushrangers 7/137 Leigh Pollard 39 Cameron Lovett 2/25. Delatite 10/128 Luke Jenkins 49 Baylee Morton 4/33 def Rutherglen United 8/108 Damien Cofield 36 Luke Jenkins 3/11.

Beechworth Wanderers 10/88 Lachlan Fitzpatrick 25 Lachlan Phillips 3/22 def by Yarrawonga Mulwala 3/325 Hudson Gillies 101 Thinula De Silva 1/23.

Milawa 4/168 Nathan de Vries 58* Marc Sealey 2/15 def Greta 9/133 Michael Barnard 32 Matthew Gardner 3/28. Wangaratta Magpies 5/122 Dylan Corcoran 27 Archie Mapson 2/25 def by Ovens Valley United 4/145 Hayden Williams 51* Dylan Corcoran 1/11.

C GRADE Gapsted 7/162 Wayne Millis 42 Glenn Sullivan 2/16 def by Yarrawonga Mulwala 2/175 Glenn Sullivan 57*. Benalla Bushrangers 8/146 Josh Heylbut 87* Josh Heylbut 4/42 def Beechworth Wanderers 8/160 Harry Guthrie 25* Ian Costello 1/20.

UNDER 16 Beechworth Wandererts vs Yarrawonga Mulwala 10/110. Greta/OVU 9/103 vs Benalla Bushrangers.

Delatite vs Rovers United Bruck 6/96. City Colts vs Rutherglen United.

STRONG BATTING: Mitch Clarke on his way to hitting a big score.

UNDER 14 Greta vs Beechworth Wanderers 10/154. Rovers United Bruck Green vs City Colts. Delatite 8/101 vs Benalla Bushrangers. Yarrawonga Mulwala vs Ovens Valley United 0/5. Wangaratta Magpies vs Rovers United Bruck Gold 8/136

UNDER 12 GOLD Benalla Bushrangers Red 8/41 def by Benalla Bushrangers Green 6/83. Rovers United Bruck Blue 8/90 def City Colts White 4/57. Rovers United Bruck Yellow 6/91 def by Yarrawonga Mulwala Rams 8/92. Yarrawonga Mulwala Bulls 3/149 def Benalla Bushrangers Blue 4/94.

UNDER 12 BLUE Greta 6/120 def Ovens Valley United Black 6/35.

Rutherglen United 5/68 def by Wangaratta Magpies Black 8/94. City Colts Blue 6/61 def Beechworth Wanderers 8/48. Wangaratta Magpies White 7/93 def by Ovens Valley United Orange 5/108.

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Accurate bowling on display in U12s cricket match CRICKET UNDER 12S

By ANDREW COOK ON Wednesday last week our Under 12s discovered the value of accurate bowling, both teams hitting the same number of runs off the bat with the victory going to the team who conceded the least number of wides and no balls.

The Bushrangers again won the toss and chose to bat, however two early wickets in the third and fourth over prevented them getting off to a fast start.

Some fine shots were sprinkled amongst cautious batting but the Stars continued to find ways to

take wickets so only two partnerships reached double-figures.

Max Strong reached retirement and came back late in the innings to finish on a team-high of 12 runs before he was caught, while Roy Mercieca remained the only batter not dismissed with a total of nine.

The Bushrangers finished on 69 off their 23 overs.

Bowling honours were evenly spread with seven individual wicket-takers.

The Stars’ regular runscorers Noah Heaysman and Nixen Martin begun the chase at a decent clip, reaching 29 for no loss after only four overs.

ON THE MOVE: Xavier Heaysman runs down the pitch.

However when Martin was bowled by a ball from Xavier Heaysman that kept low, the scoring rate slowed considerably.

Despite a slow-down in runs off the bat, wayward bowling kept the scoreboard ticking over, not helped by a handful of boundaries that slipped past the keeper and backstop that added to the score.

Highlights for the innings came from Levi Seaton and Cecily Smith, both scoring their first boundaries for the season.

Boosted by season lowlight of 62 extras, the Stars comfortably won with a score of 3/92.

HOLDS THE BALL: Noah Heaysman ready to bowl.

PHOTO: Ken Rainsbury

FOR the first time this season Delatite’s B Grade side has strung together back-to-back wins.

Competing against Rutherglen at its home base of the pristine Lords Reserve in Mansfield, Delatite captain Nick Ferguson won the toss and chose to bat.

Slow going was the order of the day for Delatite against a persistent Rutherglen attack.

At 2/9 another Delatite collapse seemed in the offing but to their credit enough batters hung in there to keep the scoreboard on the move.

Jake Berry reached double figures for ten and was followed

by Brett Bradley whose 32 really gave the side some impetus as he challenged the ascendancy of the bowlers.

Still it was hard work and Delatite didn’t seem destined for a defendable total.

Defying the trend of steadily falling wickets Luke Jenkins dug in, gradually gaining the confidence to take the game up to Rutherglen.

At 7/76 he was joined by Nathan Pelling and the pair figured in the best partnership of the innings.

BY ANDREW COOK ANOTHER perfect February morning greeted our U14s at the Recreation Reserve on Saturday for the last match of the season.

The visiting Benalla Bushranges won the toss and decided to send our boys in to bat and the coach’s message was clear to the team: batting out the 40 allocated overs was essential.

Unfortunately Delatite’s start was not a good one, Will Benton playing a lone hand at the top of the order while wickets fell around him, and it wasn’t until No. five Nixen Martin joined him at the crease that a double-digit partnership was built.

Both batters made it to the tea break looking comfortable but with a significant amount of runs still needed for a competitive total to be set.

Two wickets fell soon after the break including Benton who reached 25 from 60 balls.

This brought to the crease Delatite’s other reliable run-scorer Felix O’Meara, who was soon joined by Mitch Storer to put on an invaluable 45 runs for the seventh wicket. When O’Meara eventually fell on 34 the score was approaching a defendable target, and with some late runs from Harry Berg Delatite saw out their 40 overs reaching 8/101.

Although not a towering score, a 100+ target has been defended more than once this season in the U14 competition so next week it will be up to Delatite’s bowlers to keep their bowling tight and their fielders to hold their catches to give themselves a chance of victory.

WICKET KEEPER: Levi Seaton on the watch behind the wicket.

PHOTO: Ken Rainsbury

Delatite B defeat Rutherglen CRICKET

U14s begin last match of season

Their Th i 32 run combination bi i was crucial.

Pelling made a significant 14 in the terms of a low-scoring match but it was Jenkins who made the biggest impression.

His was the last wicket to fall when he was run out with two balls remaining and just one short of a half century.

Despite that small disappointment his 49 was a match winner.

Delatite finished on 128, pretty much its average score over the season.

BIG HIT: Mitch Clarke presents fine batting display at Lords Reserve in Rutherglen’s Steve Jennings Mansfield.

PHOTO: Ken Rainsbury threatened with every ball as he purpose as he flourished where struck with 2/29 while single took 2/10 from eight overs. wicket takers were Nathan PelBaylee Morton enjoyed best others had fallen.

He joined forces with Baylee ling 1/4, Charlie Watts 1/17 and figures with a fine 4/33.

Andrew Holmes captured 2/30 Morton for a 50 run partnership Richy Philips 1/25.

Nick Ferguson sparkled behind which was terminated when Cofand Pat Beattie 1/20.

If Delatite had found the going ield was out going for runs for a the stumps taking two catches, effecting a stumping and having a laborious, Rutherglen was even valiant 36.

Morton soldiered on for 17 not clean byes sheet. slower.

Brett Bradley excelled with a The inability to accelerate cost out but Rutherglen ran out of batters 20 runs short with the score- forward dive catch at slip. the visitors the game.

It was pleasing for Delatite to At the top of the order Karl line on 108.

Just as he held the batting turn the tables on Rutherglen, Hartney journeyed to eleven betogether, Delatite’s Luke Jen- avenging a comprehensive loss fore his dismissal.

Wickets tumbled and at 6/44 kins was also magnificent with earlier in the season.

A much sterner test lies in wait Rutherglen was looking at an ear- the ball, taking 3/11 from eight for Delatite B on Saturday as it overs. ly end to proceedings.

In an all round bowling per- takes on second placed Milawa at When Damien Cofield strode Mickey Burrows the Lords Reserve. to the crease the side found new formance

ON THE PITCH: An undermanned side saw Merton struggle against Rovers.

PHOTO: supplied

Tough outing for undermanned Merton MERTON CRICKET CLUB

By ROHAN BERRIMAN AN undermanned Merton cricket side travelled to south Wangaratta to take on Rovers Bruck United last Saturday.

Rovers won the toss and batted making 4/209 with D. Shaw making a fine 107 not out and R. Parsons 48, James Benton 2/27; and Henry and Rohan Berriman one wicket each, the only wicket takers in what was a tough day in the field.

Merton were never a chance of victory against an experienced bowling attack giving limited opportunities to score on a slow outfield.

James Benton again led from the front top scoring with 24.

Rohan Berriman was the only other batsmen to reach double figures with 10.

Merton all out in the 34th over for 66.

Rovers Ned O’Kane with 3/8 was the best bowler.

Thanks to Greta Cricket Club for helping out Merton with three players on permits and Rovers helping out on the day.

It doesn’t get any easier for Merton when they take on top side Benalla next Saturday at Benalla.

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TOLMIE SPORTS - FULL RESULTS

KEVIN STEWART MEMORIAL: Sister Val Kirley presents the prize to winner of the over 15 years flag race Clara McCormack riding Dusty.

PHOTO: Lynn Elder

NEXT GEN: Member for Eildon Cindy McLeish with the winners of the Master and Miss Tolmie Sports awards Mason Miekle and Emily Stoggard.

PHOTO: Lynn Elder

OVER 35: Runners sprinting for the finish line in the foot race at Tolmie.

PHOTO: Lynn Elder

JOHN KIRLEY MEMORIAL WOODCHOP: Winners were Matt Coffey (left), Willy Hoyle and James Saunders.

PHOTO: Lynn Elder

RACE TO THE LINE: One of the riders in the three-man challenge which featured four teams.

PHOTO: Lynn Elder

DONE: One of the many competitors in action at the Tolmie Sports.

PHOTO: Trinity Knight

TEAM PEACH: The winning team in the three-man challenge were horse rider Mason Taite (left), axeman Fabian Harding and runner Ty Drew. PHOTO: Lynn Elder

WORLD CHAMPION: Lawrence O’Toole (junior) won the North East championship woodchop.

PHOTO: Lynn Elder

Plenty of sporting fun at Tolmie THE Tolmie Sports Day was a drawcard with huge crowds and top axeman in action. Here’s the full results from the well-attended event on Saturday, February 10.

North East & Border Axeman Association – Events NE Championship: 1st Lawrence O’Toole (Jnr); 2nd Jason Lentz; 3rd Josh Lane M R Walsh Perpetual Handicap: 1st Jason Lentz; 2nd Matty Coffey ; 3rd Ben Giglotti ; 4th Josh Lane ; 5th Fabian Harding; 6th James Saunders Hugh Monroe Memorial: 1st Lawrence O’Toole (Jnr) ; 2nd Bryce Willoughby ; 3rd Jason Lentz ; 4th Matty Coffey ; 5th Dale Hansford; 6th Willy Hoyle John Kirley Memorial: 1st Matty Coffey ; 2nd Willy Hoyle; 3rd James Saunders; 4th Dale Hansford ; 5th Bryce Willoughby; 6th Fabian Harding Doug Cleeland Invitation Front Markers Handicap: 1st Nathan Fleming; 2nd Joel Beattie; 3rd Brendan Moncrief 250mm 2nd Division Standing Block: 1st Simon Kirley; 2nd Miech Coffey; 3rd Fabian Harding 250mm Junior Underhand Handicap: 1st Miech Coffey; 2nd Mikey Coffey 375mm Hot Chainsaw Race: 1st Lawrence O’Toole (Snr) ; 2nd Willy Hoyle ; 3rd Lawrence O’Toole (Jnr); Three Man Challenge: Overall winners: Team Peach - Axeman: Fabian Harding, Runner: Ty Drew & Rider: Mason Taite

Equestrian Results Bending: 10 Years & Under; 1st Maddie Vander Zalm; 2nd Amber Dennely (Lead): 1st Murray Ring; 2nd Tannah Tait 11 To 14 Years; 1st Logan Ring; 2nd Dallas Ring; 3rd Mahalia Roach Over 15 Years Andrew Dowell Memorial Open Bending Race: 1st Jess Andrews; 2nd Sarah Walls; 3rd Lil Dean Flags: 10 & Under: 1st Bambi Leaman; 2nd Murray Ring; 3rd Darcey Walls 11 to 14 Years: 1st Logan Bell; 2nd Celest Dennely, 3rd Dallas Ring Over 15 Years (Kevin Stewart Memorial Open Flag Race): 1st Clara McCormack; 2nd Kate Essig; 3rd Jess Andrews Mug Shuffle 10 Years & Under: 1st Maddie Hayes; 2nd Harriet Donnelly; 3rd Amber Donnelly 11 To 14 Years: 1st Mahalia Roach; 2nd Dallas Ring; 3rd Logan Ring Over 15 Years: 1st Lil Dean; 2nd Wendy Henshall; 3rd Harry McCormack Water Race 10 Years & Under: 1st Maddie Van Derzalm; 2nd Amber Dennely; 3rd Maddie Hayes 11 To 14 Years: 1st Mahalia Roach; 2nd Logan Ring; 3rd Brianna Barlow Over 15 Years: 1st Claudia Weinnch; 2nd Jess Andrews; 3rd Wendy Henshall Musical Mats 10 Years & Under: 1st Jack Buitenhuis; 2nd Maddie Van Derzalm,

3rd Harriet Donnelley 11 Years to 14 Years: 1st Logan Ring; 2nd Celeste Dennely; 3rd Mahalia Roach Over 15 Years: 1st Claudia Weinnch; 2nd Evie Buitenhuis, 3rd Georgie Edwards Musical Chairs 10 Years & Under: 1st Maddie Van Derzalm; 2nd Eleanor Donnelly; 3rd Harriet Donnelly 11 to 14 Years: 1st Logan Bell; 2nd Celeste Dennely; 3rd Dallas Ring Over 15 Years: 1st Marcy Tait; 2nd Jess Andrews; 3rd Evie Bultenhuk Walk Trot Lead 10 Years & Under: 1st Maddie Hayes; 2nd Maddie van Der Zalm; 3rd Nikita Connolly 11 To 14 Years: 1st Mahalia Roach; 2nd Logan Ring; 3rd Celeste Dennely 15 Years & Over Jan Purcell Memorial Handicap Trot: 1st Jess Andrews; 2nd Logan Ring; 3rd Leila Rache Barrels 10 Years & Under: 1st Maddie Van Derzalm; 2nd Maddie Hayes; 3rd Bambi Leaman 11 to 14 Years : 1st Logan Ring; 2nd Mahalia Roach; 3rd Dallas Ring 15 Years & Over: 1st Clara McCormack; 2nd Jess Andrews; 3rd Lil Dean Bonfield Bounce 10 Years & Over: 1st Nikita Connolly; 2nd Maddie Hayes; 3rd Maddie Van Derzalm 11 to 14 Years: 1st Logan Ring; 2nd Brianna Barlow; 3rd Mahalia Roach 15 Years & Over: 1st Jess Andrews; 2nd Leila Rachie; 3rd Lil Dean Bill Stewart Memorial Horse of the

Day: Bell (owned By Logan Ring) Brian Davies Memorial Champion Junior Novelty Rider: Logan Ring ALL RACES & NOVELTY EVENTS IN HONOUR OF LEO STORER Childrens’ Races (incomplete) Girls & Boys under 5: Harrison McCracken; 2nd & 3rd not recorded Girls 5y: 1st Jessie Davies; 2nd Emily White; 3rd Olivia White/Alice Golightly Girls 6y & 7y: 1st Charlise Danilchenko ; 2nd Charlie Ryan; 3rd Maddie Ryan Girls 8y & 9y: 1st Harriet Blum; 2nd Olivia Houef; 3rd Ally Heenan Girls 10y & 11y: 1st Indiana Danilchenko; 2nd Asha Hoeuf ; 3rd Amelia Carroll Girls 12y & 13y: 1st Isabella Highwood; 2nd Lainie Godbehere; 3rd Girls 14y to 17y: 1st Heidi Danilchenko ; 2nd Laia Peace ; 3rd Lily Weibegen Boys 5y: 1st Henry Manning; 2nd Henry Copey ; 3rd not recorded Boys 6y & 7y: 1st Mason Vabec ; 2nd Patty McCarthy; 3rd Shane Ryan Boys 8y & 9y: 1st Alex Manning ; 2nd Edward Creighton ; 3rd Tom Steele Boys 10y & 11y: 1st Alexander Carroll; 2nd William Keen; 3rd Jack Jacob Boys 12y & 13y: 1st Ollie Peace; 2nd Boyd Hagley ; 3rd Kody Heenen Boys 14y to 17y: 1st Sam Miles ; 2nd Angus Abschinster ; 3rd not recorded Adult Races Belles 18-34: 1st Claudia Weinrich; 2nd Leasly Danilchenko

Bucks 18-34: 1st Sean; 2nd Greg Leigh Jills 35+: 1st Robyn Revell; 2nd Monica Jacks 35+: 1st David Keen; 2nd Reed Danilchenko; 3rd Novelty Events Gumboot Toss: Pre-school: 1st Henry Manning; Jack & Jill 5-12y: 1st Jack McCarthy; Jack intermediate 13y-17y: 1st Sam Miles; Jill intermediate 13y-17y: 1st Lily Weebgen; Adult Jack: 1st Lynette McCarthy; Adult Jill: 1st Neale McCracken Egg & Spoon Race: Jack & Jill 5 and under 5y: 1st Harper Alice; Jack & Jill 6-10y: 1st Jack Jacob; Jack & Jill 11y-13y: 1st Zara Hill; Jill 14y-17y: 1st Claudie Weinrich; Jack 14y-17y: 1st David Keen Cross Cut Saw: Juniors 12y-17y: 1st place Laia & Boyd 23.51sec; Runners-up: Ruby & Lily 25.51sec; Adult & Junior: 1st place: Boyd & Mandy 19.19sec; Runners-up: Shaun & Olly 20.88sec; Adults: 1st place: Josh & Joe 18.15sec; Runners-up: Tim & Riemard 18.18sec Dog Jump Small dog: Winner: Sophie Gaudion with Chippy & Large dog: Winner: Tom Mitford-Burgess with Dexter Greg Spriggs Memorial Show’ n Shine: Holden HK owned by Mary Briggs Guessing Competitions Height of the Pole: Shared result: Indiana Danilchenko & Kim Peace Weight of the bale: Tony Willks Lollies in the Jar (sponsored by Mansfield Sweets): Ruby Godbenere

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Handicap event challenges cyclists in scenic Jamieson MANSFIELD MOUNT BULLER CYCLING CLUB

By DARIO CIPPOLINI GAZZETA BAKKER PLUMBING HANDICAP 2024 PERFECT conditions greeted Mansfield Mt Buller Cycling Club (MMBCC) riders and volunteers at the start of one of the club’s marquee races of the season in beautiful Jamieson.

There was one late scratching with Campag Wilson suffering a broken spoke.

And almost another but out marker David Jagger just made the start in time after fulfilling his fire fighting duties.

Jagger was the first to start by himself and had the job of trying to hold off the next 15 riders.

Next off was a solid group of four, Adam Baker, Steve Curnow, Adrian Dowd and home town boy Allan Gerrans.

They were followed by a very capable quartet of Damian Grundy, Steve Duke, Michael Pearce and Darren Bakker.

Next to go was the biggest group of the night and probably the favourites for the win; Smokey Garrett, Ruby Dobson, Chris Miller, Bruce ‘Lead Out’ Halket and club

HEADED FOR A WIN: Andy Garrett beats second placed and naming rights sponsor Darren Bakker.

PHOTO: Tony Copland President David Empey for his first race for the season.

They were being chased by the scratch duo of Jake Lay and Talia Appleton.

The Jamieson course is beautifully scenic but also very fast; so most riders were chewing on the handlebars on the way to the turnaround at Ten Mile and there wasn’t time for sightseeing.

It is also a unique course due to all the bends in the road, so you cannot really see if you’re gaining on the next group until the turnaround.

After the turnaround all the groups were coming together, so they could look at each other’s progress.

The Block group of five were down to three just before the turn with Empey blowing up after some mega pulls on the front and Millar puncturing.

Scratch were making progress but had the job ahead of them if they wanted to feature in the finish.

Meanwhile the smooth movers Duke, Pearce, Bak-

ker, and the big engine Grundy, were collecting all the front markers, thinking they were a real chance not to get caught.

It was not to be as they were caught by the rampaging remnants of Block about 1.5km from the finish.

It was set to be a cracking finish with seven riders vying for the win.

With 600m to go Halket and Dobson were keeping the pace high to stop any attacks.

Duke started making a

THE BAKKER PLUMBING HANDICAP PODIUM: Jake Lay (from left), fastest; Andy Garrett first, Darren Baker second and Ruby Robson third.

PHOTO: Bruce Halket move on the outside.

Then with 300m to go Halket attacked, Smokey Garret was straight on to his wheel and blasted past him with Bakker trying to get into the slipstream.

There was no power outage in the sprint as Andy (Watt Bomb) Garrett hit 1100 watts, smoking the field to win by a big margin.

Bakker came in second, Ruby third, Halket fourth and Grundy fifth.

All the others riders came not long after, a sign of good

handicapping.

Good Job Dave.

Jake Lay from the Scratch group rode the fastest time of 60:10; only nine seconds faster than the winner Andy Garrett.

“If I’d known it was that close I would have tried,” Andy exclaimed over a recovery ale.

Big thank you to all the marshals, commissaires and helpers, and a special thank you to the Court House Hotel for their efforts after a trying week.

GEARING UP: Molly and her trusty companion, Tadpole, are preparing for the upcoming Oceania Championships in NZ. PHOTO Molly Anne Equine

Molly and Tadpole gear up for debut at Oceania Championships MOLLY Lines, renowned local equestrian talent, is currently gearing up for her upcoming venture to the 2024 Oceania Championships Young Rider Team in New Zealand.

It’s an exciting time for Molly and her trusty companion, Tadpole, as they anticipate their maiden international flight.

The trip follows a strong finish to 2023, where the

pair secured a second place finish in the Blacklocks Isuzu Ute CCI4*.

Departing from Sydney on March 3rd, Molly and Tadpole will touch down in Auckland before embarking on a truck journey to Hastings, the event’s venue.

Amidst the picturesque setting, they will undertake few days training and getting used to the area and the competition will begin

on the Friday Molly’s unwavering dedication to her craft shines through as she prepares to represent her team.

Molly said her and Tadpole have been working hard in the lead up to the event.

“I am really looking forward to doing my best for the team and we have both been working hard on our training in preparation,”

she said.

“Your support is very much appreciated and I can’t wait to share this journey with you.”

You can visit Molly Anne Equine on Facebook and see how Molly and Tadpole go, and show your support with a message or by contributing financially through either a donation or fundraising auction.

AMAZING TIME: THE U16 girls blue team had an amazing time at the Wodonga tournament.

U16 girls blue have a ball at Wondonga tournament

BY MILA WALSH THE U16 girls blue team had an amazing time at the Wodonga tournament.

Although they didn’t come out with a win, they didn’t let that bring them down.

They all left with smiles on their faces.

The club would like to extend a big thank you to Ange, Kate, and Coach

Craig Walsh for their amazing help and support throughout the tournament, and a shout out to Lexi Verbec for handling their subs.

It really made a big difference for the team and all the girls have shown improvement since the first tournament.

The team’s family and friends are certainly proud of how far they’ve come.

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Stormy weather stops tennis TENNIS

By RHONDA CARPENTER AND DEB MIMS Freak wind gusts caused power outages across the state last Tuesday and impacted competition when a massive eucalypt split and crashed across Elvin’s Street pulling power cables to the ground.

Much of Mansfield and its outlying areas went without power for varying periods of time.

Tuesday and Wednesday night competitions were cancelled due to the conditions and lack of lighting.

Thursday nighters managed to get on court after power was restored with multiple emergency players filling teams.

Alice Kilpatrick and Suzie Wellbourne were the only regulars for their teams Monopoly and Scrabble.

When a fill in was unwell at the last minute one match was won on forfeit, as only three sets could be played.

Scrabble’s Erich Schneider and Suzie won 6-4 after a lengthy battle with Dustin Ersvaer and Rhonda Carpenter.

Dustin and Bob Carpenter won theirs 6-4 against Erich and Jane Swinburne.

Monopoly fill ins Liam Wilson, Cam Sheeran, back after seven years out, and Toby Gerrans worked hard against Legends Tony Canterbury, Ben Nally, Hanna Aldous, and Arthur Gerrans, who showed they will be contenders at the pointy end of the season.

Legends won every set.

Backgammon met the top side checkers who were strengthened with some handy fill ins Simon Young and Nick Ferguson joining Michael McCormack and Rach Parsons to take every set.

Equalisers took six match points over Scrabble holding second spot on the ladder; Legends moved up to third over Monopoly in fourth.

The club championships are coming up and members are encouraged to put their names down on the list in the clubhouse.

The junior club champions will be decided on Saturday the second of March when the weeklong event begins.

Women’s singles will be played on Monday 4th, Men’s Singles Tuesday 5th, Mixed Doubles Wednesday the 6th, and Men’s and Women’s doubles on Thursday the 7th.

All events start at 6pm and finals will be played EACH night.

Sets go to eight games.

Find a partner for doubles and put your name down.

Country Week by Deb Mims The largest grass court tournament in the world, Country Week Tennis, is the

MANSFIELD WOMEN IN WODONGA: (From left) Michelle Pigdon, Liza Karras, Deb Mims, Jo O’Brien, Di Blythman, Karyn Fraser, Kneeling Peta Kelly, Carolyn Murray, Kate Campbell, and Sophie Yencken.

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Fast Feet: Liam Delany had hotshotters moving on Saturday morning.

PHOTO: Rhonda Carpenter place to be during the second full week of February.

For this year’s event, held in Albury/Wodonga, Mansfield fielded two teams out of the 221 teams competing.

The number of women’s teams outweighed the men’s, so come on guys get a team together.

125 women’s teams and 96 men’s over 28 grades contested over the week on 101 grass courts.

Mansfield Shots consisted of CW Legend Karyn Fraser, who has played in the competition for over 40 years, ably supported by Carolyn Murray, Jo O’Brien both from Mansfield, Di Blythman from Wangaratta, and Kate Campbell from Benalla.

For Kate’s first time it was up to the other girls to indoctrinate her into all aspects of CW, not just the tennis side of things.

Deb Mims, not being able to play, due to still recovering from ankle surgery, and not wanting to miss out, assigned herself as team manager and tagged along.

There was never going to be any FOMO for Deb. Mansfield Purple was led

by Michelle Pigdon with her fellow players, Peta Kelly, Liza Karras, Sophie Yencken and Sarah Fox, who made a couple of day trips to see what all the fuss was about.

The week always starts off with catching up with fellow players at the welcome dinner, held at Wodonga Tennis Club clubhouse, and dancing to limber up for play the next day.

Always great to catch up with fellow tennis players that you only see at Country Week.

Mansfield Shots had wins and losses throughout the week, sitting in fourth posi-

tion on the ladder going into their last match.

With the girls doing their best and Deb making sure they were well hydrated, fed, sun screened and racquets in hand, unfortunately the team they had to play was on top of the ladder by a long way and showed the girls why.

The shots slipped back into sixth position, which meant semifinals weren’t on the agenda this year for them.

Always next year.

Mansfield Purple had strong wins, and at the end of the rounds finished top of the ladder.

Having to play the fourth position team you would think it would be a walkover, but it was a tight match going down to the wire, showing how close some of the sections can be.

Purple made it into the finals and so supported by the shots cheering them on, obviously not loud enough, they fell short of taking home the winner’s trophy by one game.

Now the social stuff.

Fun nights were had with some of the girls dressing up, with each night a different theme. Michelle, Peta, and Sophie certainly turned a few heads when they turned up for the 80s themed night, with their fluro outfits found in wardrobes back home.

A dip in the pool before heading out, testing the cuisine around Albury and Wodonga, dancing, back to the rooms for a night cap and chin wag, were all part of CW. The week went fast and already there are discussions on CW 2025, being held at Swan Hill.

LEGENDS: (From left) Arthur Gerrans, Ben Nally, Tony Canterbury, and Hanna Aldous.

PHOTO: Rhonda Carpenter

MONOPOLY: (From left) Alice Kilpatrick, Liam Wilson, Cam Sheeran, and Toby Gerrans PHOTO: Rhonda Carpenter

SCRATCH MATCH: (From left) Bob Carpenter, Dustin Ersvaer, Jane Swinburne and Erich Schneider.

PHOTO: Rhonda Carpenter

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Great scoring in ladies golf

BY LINDA TERRY GREAT scoring from the lady golfers.

Nice to see a new member Joanne joining our small Tuesday comp and a visitor from Caboolture.

Jenny Koraus was in good form, however to take the ninth hole win with 29 points.

After the wild storms on Tuesday evening, the grounds staff and volunteers were once again hard at it trying to clean up the course of all the debris.

Some ladies didn’t make it due to power outages upsetting their day, others played as an alternative to sitting at home without power!

Many of the 25 who did play, tried to do our bit by picking up debris as we went around.

Great to see Robyn Baker in form to win A grade with a lovely 38 points and the same for Lyn Holland for B Grade.

Runner up in A grade was our Captain Sheryl Sargent with 37 and third Linda Terry with 35.

COOL EARLY MORNING: Jackie Smithwick’s putt just slips past the hole, while husband David looks on.

In B Grade the runner up was Sue Parsons with 35 and third, Glenis Skinner with 34.

Line balls went to Marg Knapp (34), Sam Bailey (33), Pauline Ahola (33), Meg Broomfield (31) and Sue Crow (31).

Nearest the Pins were tak-

en out be Robyn Baker (3rd), Lousie Calvert-Jones (12th) and Sam Bailey (16).

Seven ladies played nine holes on Thursday and the best of them was Pam Abbott with a lovely score of 21 points.

Sam Bailey and Marion

Foster also had great rounds with 20 and 19 respectively.

Finally on Saturday, it was certainly shaping up to be a hot one, but a couple of us who got out there just before the sun came over the mountains, were rewarded with glorious conditions.

PHOTO: Supplied

You’d expect the rest of the field of 17 to be suffering, but Colleen Leeds must love the heat, because she came in with the red-hot score of 41 points to win the day.

Sam Bailey was once again also scoring beautifully with 40 points for runner up and

Former Olympian shares peak performance tips MANSFIELD SWIM CLUB

By GEMMA FERGUSON MANSFIELD Swim Club (MSC) members and their families were treated to a presentation by Caroline Anderson (a former Olympian and the leading sports psychologist for the upcoming Olympics in Paris in July) on Sunday February 11.

Caroline spoke on how to use our brains and our bodies, to achieve high performance in sport.

Club president Gemma Ferguson said, “It was a valuable evening, with lots of tips on how to focus on the right thing, at the right time, to gain peak performance.

Sue Parsons was third with 39.

Line balls went to Pauline Ahola (38), Linda Brook (36), Anne Blampied (34) and Glenis Skinner (34).

Great scoring ladies!

Sam and Anne each picked up a nearest the pin.

AWAY MEET: Several Mansfield Swim Club members got the opportunity to swim at Kyabram for the first time.

PHOTO: Helen Knight

Medal count for Mansfield at Ky meet MANSFIELD SWIM CLUB

By ALLI WALKER

BEING YOUR BEST: Former Olympian Caroline Anderson provided some insights for reaching peak performance for the Mansfield Swim Club..

PHOTO: Alli Walker “These included focusing on our wellbeing, being in tune with our emotions and being able to embrace these to help us achieve our goals, as well as focusing

on various techniques and attention to gain maximum effect.”

The Mansfield Swim Club would like to thank Rachel Wolfe for organis-

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ing the event and Caroline for presenting.

The club was delighted to subsidise the cost of this event to make it available to more of our members.

THE Kyabram Encouragement meet on Saturday February 10 was the perfect opportunity for some of our younger swimmers to have their first go at racing outside our club.

A team of 12 swimmers made the trip over for the afternoon and did a fantastic job.

With plenty of options to choose from with both 25m

and 50m races, our new racers (and some younger siblings) were able to learn all about competitions, marshalling and racing – with the able assistance of some of our more seasoned swimmers.

Plenty of fun was had with lots of medals making the way home to Mansfield.

Well done to Paris H, Hayden K, Vivian K, Grace M, Zali McC, Levi McC, Lara S, Levi S, Avah V, Keziah W, Haim W and Simon Z.

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By PETER SCALES A HARD day’s toil in the sun for Delatite’s A grade cricketers at the Findlay Reserve in Wangaratta sees the side in a good position in their clash with reigning premiers Rovers-United Bruck Cricket Club (RUB).

RUB won the toss, batted first but lost their first wicket early on, skipper Lincoln Toy continuing his good form to remove the dangerous Bailey Dale.

The home side settled and built a solid partnership until Matt Stevenson was introduced into the attack.

He picked up a couple of wickets in his first spell, while opening bat Josh O’Donohue fought hard, digging in for a slow but gritty top-scoring 38 from 170 balls.

Mitch Purcell replaced Stevenson and also snared a wicket.

Archie Storer then came on from the southern end and proceeded to bowl a mammoth spell of 17 overs straight of his rapid-fire off spinners, including five maidens and going for only 30 runs.

He picked up a well-deserved wicket courtesy of a sharp catch by Gregor Fraser.

Stevenson returned for a second spell and trapped Rovers’ captain Paddy McNamara LBW, then removed their English import Josh Ansell for a blob.

He recorded the best figures for the day, 10 overs, four maidens, four for 18.

Lachy Scales also chimed in with a couple of wickets, both bowled, good reward for his 18-over effort.

Alec Ritchie finished off the RUB innings, leg-spinning one past the batsman, and Mitch Copey effected a fine stumping.

Ritchie was particularly frugal, conceding just four runs in his six overs.

RUB were all out for 150 in the 73rd over.

Delatite grassed a couple of sharp chances but overall put in a very solid bowling and fielding effort in the heat.

If they knuckle down with the bat next week and bat out the day, they should be able to bring home the points.

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XAVIER HAS HIS EYE ON THE BALL THERE was plenty of exciting cricket action in the U12 encounter between The Bushrangers and The Stars in Mansfield last week.

Xavier Heaysman was the picture of concentration preparing for his shot.

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